Matthew Dale Bartholomew

Matthew Dale Bartholomew, 45 years old, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home in Chippewa Falls, WI. He was the son of Robert and Helen Bartholomew, born March 18, 1977 in Kenosha, WI. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1995 and studied at UW – Eau Claire, WI. Matthew was employed at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, WI. On July 1, 2017 he married his best friend and love of his life: Shane Vetterkind; at their home in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Survivors include his husband: Shane Vetterkind of Chippewa Falls, WI; sister: Patricia (Vincent) Caira of Kenosha, WI; brothers: Robert (Lisa) Bartholomew of Eleva, WI; Wayne (Tina) Bartholomew; and Richard (Maria) Bartholomew of Kenosha, WI. Mother-in-law: Patricia Vetterkind of Bloomer, WI; brother-in-laws: Shawn (Kelli) Vetterkind of Holcombe, WI; Shannon (Jaime) Vetterkind of Ashford, CT; and sister-in-law: Shelonda (Michael Moen) Vetterkind of Chetek, WI. Matthew also is survived by 13 nephews, 7 nieces, 6 great nephews, 7 great nieces, 1 great-great nephew, many relatives, friends, and 2 fur babies.

Matthew was preceded in death by his parents: Robert (Helen) Bartholomew; grandparents: Robert (Lillian) Bartholomew; Elmer (Gladys) Rud; brother: Steven Lee Bartholomew; nephews: David Bartholomew; Brian Bartholomew; father-in-law: Tracy Vetterkind Sr.; and brother-in-law: Tracy Lee Vetterkind Jr.

A celebration of life will be held in the near future.