Kurt Anthony Matherne

June 11, 1956 ~ March 15, 2024

Kurt Anthony Matherne, a resident of French Settlement, passed away at this home on Friday, March 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was 67 and retired from Placid Refinery with over thirty-eight years of service; he was also owner of Matherne Cabinet for over 21 years. Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, French Settlement, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 beginning at 9:30am. Father Jason Palermo will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30pm. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Kurt is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Patsy Guitrau Matherne; two sons Travis Paul Matherne and Brent Joseph Matherne; brothers Dieter Hammerling and wife Connie, Gilbert Joseph Matherne and wife Betty, and Willie Matherne and wife Sally; two sisters Irene Moore and husband Ronnie, and Margarete Neutze; seven grandchildren Mia Matherne, Natlaya Matherne, Elisabeth Matherne, Valen Matherne, Alyvia Matherne, Braydon York,  and Lexy York; great granddaughter Jasper Matherne and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Joseph and Elisabeth Wendel Matherne; and daughter Sharie Matherne York. Pallbearers will be, Brant and Blane Smiley, Braydon York, Craig Bourgeois, Danny Aydell, Richie Thomassie, and Jeffery Guitrau. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and grandson; woodworking, building his houseboat with his brothers and was a World War II history buff. A very special thanks to his brothers and sisters for their love and support. Please sign the online guestbook at