Matt Deisz, 94, formerly of Linton, ND, passed away April 23, 2018 in a Phoenix Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Linton with Fr. Neil Pfeifer Officiating.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. with a prayer vigil service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at Myers Funeral Home, Linton.

Interment will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, Linton.

A memorial service will be held on May 5, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ.

Matt Deisz was born on October 6, 1923 to Lorenz and Anna Mary (Malsom) Deisz. He grew up in Linton and farmed 7 miles west of Linton. Farming was his passion as was playing tricks on people. One of his favorites was 'Tricky Red Devil' and the 'Black Santa Clause'.

He married Rose Mosset on October 26, 1943. When Rose got sick, they went to Arizona during the winters. Matt moved to Phoenix permanently when Rose passed away on April 17, 1982.

He married Freda Brixey on February 19, 1983, making their home in Sun City, where he was currently residing.

Matt is survived by his loving wife, Freda Deisz, Sun City; children, Dianne (Jim) Heidrich, Bismarck, ND, Myles Deisz (Audrey Ekstrom), Bismarck, Betty (Frank) Picard, Barnesville, MN, Jan Wildfang (husband Doug Cassette), Fargo, ND, and Carrie (Scot) Streyle, Menoken; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and siblings, Betty Gabriel, Katie (Joe) Hager, Mike (Marcella) Deisz and Mary (Ray) Wagner; and sister-in-law, Anna Mary Mosset.

He is also survived by Freda's family; children, Ron (Bettie) Brixey and Becky (Ray) Dovell; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.