Lynn Wade Mathias
March 19, 1950 ~ June 18, 2025
Lynn Wade Mathias age 75 of New Hampton, IA died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at his home.
Funeral service will be held 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton with Andy Hugeback, certified funeral celebrant, presiding. Interment will follow at New Hampton City Cemetery.
Friends may greet the family from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the funeral home.
641-394-4334.
Born on March 19, 1950, to Fred W. Mathias and Lillian H. (Bowers) Mathias, Lynn was raised in New Hampton where he attended New Hampton High School. He embarked on a life defined by dedication and a strong work ethic. Over the years, Lynn held a variety of jobs—driving truck, delivering and installing LP tanks, working at a gravel pit, and most recently, lending his talents to a local manufacturing plant. No matter the job, Lynn earned a reputation for being dependable, hardworking, and always willing to lend a hand.
Lynn found his greatest joy in the outdoors. An avid fisherman, he spent countless hours casting lines on the Mississippi River and the lakes of northern Minnesota. He cherished the peace and quiet of nature, yet he also found fun in the friendly competition of seeing who could land the biggest catch—often alongside a good friend. His love of fishing wasn’t just about the fish; it was about the experience, the company, and the stories that came with it.
In addition to his time outdoors, Lynn enjoyed the thrill of a good rummage sale or auction. It was through one of these shared passions that he met the love of his life, Brenda, at a produce auction in 2018. The spark between them was instant, and together they shared over seven wonderful years filled with laughter, companionship, and a deep bond built on mutual love and appreciation.
Lynn will be remembered as a loyal friend, a dedicated worker, and a man who lived simply but fully—finding happiness in quiet moments, meaningful connections, and the beauty of the world around him
Lynn is survived by one brother, Alan Mathias of Hinckley, MN; special friend, Brenda of Charles City, IA; many nieces, nephews and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lyle and Roy Mathias.
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This saddens me to read about Lynn passing away. We had a good time bantering back and forth whenever we saw each other.
On behalf of the NHHS Class of 1969, our sincere condolences.
Deepest sympathy to Lynn’s family
Lynn,
Rest in peace. Long ride since Spring of ‘69!!
Press on.
GaryGriffin
Sympathy to all the family. Always enjoyed visiting with Lynn. May he Rest in Peace!
My sympathies to Lynn’s family, I always enjoyed talking to him at auctions.
Sorry to hear about Lynn’s passing
We’ve been backyard neighbors for quite some time. RIP
I am saddened to hear Lynn passed just had a long talk with him on the 14th. We bickering back and forth at each other like we always did. Will miss him in the grocery store.
This is sad to hear. I enjoyed talking to him. We hung out in the past olden days. Always a friendly smile. He will be missed
Rest in Peace, Lynn.
I was surprised to read of Lynn’s passing! Enjoyed talking to him at many sales in the past! See you later, my friend!
Our sympathy , Lynn will be missed always a smile and a friendly face
We just saw him at Fareway not long before he died. May he rest in peace. Jeanne and David Roder
We got to know Lynn through the drug store and we always delivered to his mother earlier in his life. So of course we got to know Lynn. Such a friendly guy. May he rest in peace.
Brenda, God’s comfort to you. It was always good to see you & Lynn at sales….trying to find that treasure we didn’t know we needed. Hold tight to all your special memories!
Joel and Michelle LaRue
Our deepest sympathies to your family and Brenda.
RIP Lynn
Our sincere sympathies to the family.
We have known and visited with him for many years.