Daniel Douglas Mathess, 43, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at his home. He was born October 7, 1975, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Perry and Pamela (Robinson) Mathess.

He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and was actively attending Calvary Chapel in Morgantown. Dan was employed as a software engineer at Idemia and in his free time enjoyed softball, basketball, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and volunteering with the Fairmont Little League.

Dan is survived by his wife, Julie Mathess; sons, Hunter and Cole Mathess; sister, Becki Dye and her husband Travis; nieces and nephews, Jewell and Zane Dye, Caleb, Jack, and Claire Young, Ella Marsh, and Emily Marsh. He is also survived by a loving, and large extended family.

Friends and family will be received at Calvary Chapel, 493 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, on Thursday, August 29th from 5-7 PM and again on Friday, August 30th from 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11 AM with Pastor Shawn Frasher officiating. A private committal service will take place at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Fairmont.

While flowers will be accepted and appreciated by the family, donations may be made in his memory at www.givingcompassion.care to offset funeral expenses.

Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.


  • 08/28/2019

    Andrea Moon has made a donation of $ 100

    I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Dan for being the a great Dad and friend.
  • 08/28/2019

    Dennis and Donna Allen has made a donation of $ 100

    Our hearts are hurting for and with you. We are praying for you.
  • 08/28/2019

    Steven White has made a donation of $ 100

    Praying for you and your family. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
  • 08/28/2019

    John & Amanda Mason has made a donation of $ 100

    We are so saddened by this sudden and tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
  • 08/28/2019

    The Hinkles has made a donation of $ 50

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you as you and your family traverse this difficult time.
  • 08/28/2019

    Jennifer & Doug Minchau has made a donation of $ 100

    We are praying for you. Dan was a great co-worker and friend.
  • 08/28/2019

    Scott Swann has made a donation of $ 500

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. From Dan's IDEMIA National Security Solutions friends and colleagues.
  • 08/28/2019

    Krista Dawson has made a donation of $ 100

    We are heartbroken to hear the news. We send you all lots of love and prayers!
  • 08/28/2019

    Bill, Cindy and Matthew Masters has made a donation of $ 100

    You’ve positively impacted our family’s lives forever. Your humor and positivity will always be remembered. Most of all, thank you for coaching and mentoring Matt, and cheering him on, no matter what team. We will miss you, Coach Dan.
  • 08/28/2019

    Nicholas & Dominique Mick has made a donation of $ 40

    Thoughts & Prayers go out to your family in this time of need.
  • 08/28/2019

    Anonymous has made a donation of $ 200

    So many of us were blessed to have Dan's friendship. Prayers for Julie, Hunter, Cole, and the family.
  • 08/28/2019

    Morgan Miller has made a donation of $ 25

    So very sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts!
  • 08/28/2019

    Ben McCann has made a donation of $ 40

    I only had the pleasure of working with Dan for a short time, but he was an incredibly nice person. I'm deeply sorry for your loss, and we'll all miss him.
  • 08/28/2019

    The Hurleys has made a donation of $ 200

    Praying for God’s grace and strength during this incredibly difficult time.
  • 08/28/2019

    Jimmy & Melissa has made a donation of $ 100

    I will always strive to be as kind, loving, and humble as Dan. We love you Julie, Hunter & Cole.
  • 08/28/2019

    Michael Hamilton has made a donation of $ 100

    Here is to a great man and friend Jeepin' with God right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Julie, Hunter, Cole, and family. If you EVER need ANYTHING, please let me know.
  • 08/28/2019

    Erin Butterfield has made a donation of $ 100

    No words can ease your pain right now. Just know that I am praying for you, your boys and family during this difficult time.
  • 08/28/2019

    Grant, Regina and Gabriel Watson has made a donation of $ 100

    Our deepest condolences for your loss. We are thinking of and praying for your family in this difficult time.
  • 08/28/2019

    Dustin & Haley Getz has made a donation of $ 50

    We are so incredibly sorry. Sending love and prayers to you all.
  • 08/28/2019

    Greg and Cheryl Blaney has made a donation of $ 100

    Praying for God to give your family strength, comfort, and peace as only He can do.
  • 08/28/2019

    Jim, Cindy and Matt Lilly has made a donation of $ 50

    You are in our prayers.
  • 08/28/2019

    Anonymous has made a donation of $ 250

    No words can express the void left in all of our lives. God bless you and all who mourn with you. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
  • 08/28/2019

    Brian & Crystal Cochran has made a donation of $ 200

    Dan was a great man and wonderful friend. We are very sorry for your loss.
  • 08/28/2019

    The Conaways has made a donation of $ 500

    We are so saddened by this sudden and tragic loss. Our hearts ache for Julie and the boys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • 08/28/2019

    Jacob and Rachel Wagner has made a donation of $ 50

    We are so sorry and are praying for your family!
  • 08/28/2019

    Anonymous has made a donation of $ 125

    Truly a family that loved one another and just spending lots of quality time as a family together. Our family enjoyed watching your family play in the yard. Remember the love. Praying continually. We love you Julie, Hunter and Cole.
  • 08/28/2019

    Rebecca Greenly Helbus has made a donation of $ 100

    My heart breaks for your family. Prayers for peace during this unimaginable tragic time.
  • 08/28/2019

    Charles/Joy Hicks has made a donation of $ 100

    We are so saddened by this news but so grateful that we got to have Dan in our church for a while. Our prayers are with all of you.
  • 08/28/2019

    Justin & Megan Wright has made a donation of $ 100

    The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
  • 08/27/2019

    Matt & Heather Sprenger has made a donation of $ 100

    Praying for God’s grace, love and presence to be with your family.
  • 08/27/2019

    Mike & Sandy Standley has made a donation of $ 100

    May the love of your family comfort you in the days ahead.
  • 08/27/2019

    Glen & Elizabeth Skinner has made a donation of $ 150

    See you on the trail again someday, Dan. Prayers for Julie, Hunter, and Cole.
  • 08/27/2019

    The Waters Family has made a donation of $ 100

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
  • 08/27/2019

    Hall Family has made a donation of $ 300

    We are broken for you and with you ... and we are praying, unceasingly.
  • 08/27/2019

    Anonymous has made a donation of $ 500

    So sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all!
  • 08/27/2019

    Katie & Michael has made a donation of $ 50

    Dan will always be a loved member of this family ❤
  • 08/27/2019

    Rodney and Ty Starkey has made a donation of $ 50

    Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
  • 08/27/2019

    Anonymous has made a donation of $ 500

    We love you Julie, Hunter and Cole~ your church family is lifting you up in prayer♥️
  • 08/27/2019

    Chris & Erin Allport has made a donation of $ 50

    We are so sorry for your loss! Glad to know that Dan has gone home, but he will leave a big gap in the hearts all of those he left behind.
  • 08/27/2019

    Greg and Susan Holsclaw has made a donation of $ 50

    We are so saddened to hear about Dan’s passing. You’ll be in our prayers.
  • 08/27/2019

    Elizabeth DeRoos has made a donation of $ 200

    We love you and are so saddened.
  • 08/27/2019

    Anonymous has made a donation of $ 1,000

    Love you with all my heart!

Daniel Douglas Mathess
43 years old



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Funeral Home information: Hastings Funeral Home, Inc.
153 Spruce Street
Morgantown, WV, 26505
 +1 (304) 292-8664
 http://hastingsfuneralhome.com/

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Andrea Moon has made a donation of $ 100
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Jennifer Wilson has made a donation of $ 250
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The Hurleys has made a donation of $ 200
Jimmy & Melissa has made a donation of $ 100
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Michael Hamilton has made a donation of $ 100
Erin Butterfield has made a donation of $ 100
Charli Utt has made a donation of $ 100
Grant, Regina and Gabriel Watson has made a donation of $ 100
Russel Rice has made a donation of $ 100
Dustin & Haley Getz has made a donation of $ 50
Greg and Cheryl Blaney has made a donation of $ 100
Jim, Cindy and Matt Lilly has made a donation of $ 50
Anonymous has made a donation of $ 250
Brian & Crystal Cochran has made a donation of $ 200
The Conaways has made a donation of $ 500
Alyssa Smith has made a donation of $ 100
Jacob and Rachel Wagner has made a donation of $ 50
Haley Martin has made a donation of $ 50
Anonymous has made a donation of $ 125
Rebecca Greenly Helbus has made a donation of $ 100
Charles/Joy Hicks has made a donation of $ 100
Anonymous has made a donation of $ 1,000
Justin & Megan Wright has made a donation of $ 100
Matt & Heather Sprenger has made a donation of $ 100
Mike & Sandy Standley has made a donation of $ 100
Glen & Elizabeth Skinner has made a donation of $ 150
The Waters Family has made a donation of $ 100
Hall Family has made a donation of $ 300
Anonymous has made a donation of $ 500
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Abby Hills has made a donation of $ 100
Katie & Michael has made a donation of $ 50
Katie Ridenour has made a donation of $ 100
Rodney and Ty Starkey has made a donation of $ 50
Anonymous has made a donation of $ 500
Chris & Erin Allport has made a donation of $ 50
Greg and Susan Holsclaw has made a donation of $ 50
Elizabeth DeRoos has made a donation of $ 200
Anonymous has made a donation of $ 1,000