Matthew James Behr, age 29, of Maria Stein, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born September 15, 1990 in St. Marys, Ohio to James A. & Lisa M. (Nieberding) Behr who survive in Maria Stein.

He is survived by a brother Daniel Behr and Alli Adams in Phoenix, Arizona; grandmother Mary Nieberding; and godmother Kate Hartwig.

He is preceded in death by grandfathers Bob Nieberding and Clete Behr; grandmother Ruth Behr; and godfather Mark Behr.

He was a 2009 graduate of Marion Local High School and a 2013 graduate at Wright State University in Dayton and he worked as an accountant at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Matt loved to follow all sports, especially bowling, Wright State Raiders basketball, the New England Patriots, and the Michigan Wolverines. Matt was also a Boys State Delegate.

Due to COVID-19 concerns a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at June 6, 2020 at St. John Catholic Church (time to be determined later). Friends may call on Friday June 5th from 4 to 8 pm and Saturday from before the Mass at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.