Matthew A. Bridgeman, 36, of Pekin passed away Friday, September 27, 2022, at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria.
He was born August 30, 1986, in Fort Worth, TX.
He is survived by his children, Payton, Eathan, Maddie; the mother of his children, Brandie Seelye; wife, Wendy Rockhold; mother, Victoria (David) Holcomb; father, Michael Bridgeman; siblings, Mike (Laurie) Bridgeman, Thomas (Johnna) Bridgeman, David (Jana) Bridgeman, Tiffany (Santi Rodriguez) Bridgeman, Jason Bridgeman; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
His maternal and paternal grandparents preceded him in death.
Matthew attended Pekin Community High School. He worked in auto body repair.
He loved his children and family very much. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed the outdoors, camping, skateboarding and BMXing.
Cremation has been accorded and private services will be held.
Memorials may be made to Gift of Hope in honor of Matthew being an organ donor.
The family has entrusted Abts Mortuary in Pekin with his arrangements. Online condolences may be made at abtsmortuary.com
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