MATHEIS - William R. November 25, 2011; beloved husband of Joan E. (Adrian) Matheis and the late Eleanor C. (Liscoff) Matheis of 46 Years. Loving father of Karen A. (Frank) Bartolatta, and Kathy J. (Kenneth Sr.) Seitz; also survived by four step-children and their loving families; brother of Herbert (Gertrude) Matheis, and predeceased by four brothers and one sister; adored grandfather of Kenneth R. Seitz, Jr. and Keith W. (Annette) Seitz; also survived by three great-grandchildren, two sistersin- law, many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service, Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11 o'clock in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (8760 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY 14051). William was an avid gardener, and card player. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund. Share online condolences at www.beachtuynfh.com