Matthew "Matt" C. Untz, 50, of Mendota, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

A memorial Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, Mendota next summer with time and date announced. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family.

Matt was born August 18, 1971 in Mendota to Edward and Sharon (Rumsey) Untz.

He attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from St. Bede High School in 1989. Matt started his semi truck driving career in 1992 with Schneider National then Johnson Trucking. Later he owned and operated Untz Trucking, leasing to RH Boelk Truck Lines. He was most proud of his 23 year accident free record. He enjoyed hunting, camping, kayaking, traveling, off road adventures, motorcycles, corvettes, woodworking, and most recently spending time with his dog Rudy.

Survivors include his parents of Mendota; sister Jennifer (Kevin) Newell of Mendota; brother Ryan Untz of Albany; nephew Griffin Newell of Mendota; girlfriend Liz Grenda of LaSalle; his dog Rudy; godparents Sister Jeanne d'Arc Untz and Michael Rumsey; aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Marzita Rumsey and his paternal grandparents Joseph and Leona Untz.

A memorial will be established to honor Matt's truck driving career.