Matthew "Chuck" Natewa, 44, of Oneida, passed away Sunday morning, January 4, 2009, close to home. The son of Stanley Natewa and the former Margaret "Maggie" Summers was born March 2, 1964 in San Jose, CA.
Chuck worked for the Oneida Nation in the Bingo and Retail Divisions for many years. He loved music, going to concerts and was a good singer. Chuck was an avid Packer Fan.
His family includes his mother, Margaret "Maggie" Fermanich, one son, Charles Matthew Natewa, and Charles's mother Virginia Sharon Thomas. Also survived by one grandson, Anthony Charles Lewis, two brothers, Steve Natewa and Gary Fermanich, niece, Angel Natewa, nephew, Thomas Two Hearts, and many cousins and other family. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Natewa, grandparents, Anderson and Nancy (Hill) Summers, aunts, uncles and other family.
Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday January 8, 2009. Oneida Hymn Singers will begin at 6:30 pm followed by a parish prayer service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue after 9:00 am Friday at Oneida United Methodist Church, Freedom Road, Oneida, until time of service. Funeral services will be held at the church at 11:00 am Friday with Pastor Earl L. Smith, officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Natewa family.