Matthew Paul Beussman, 30, Barstow CA, formerly of Delano, went home July 24, 2016, free of his pain following a battle with PTSD. Matt was a 2004 graduate from Delano High School. He served in the U.S Army from Aug. 2004 – Dec. 2009. He was deployed and fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom from August 2005 – December 2006, serving with the 4^th Battalion, 11^th Field Artillery Regiment, 172^nd STRYKER Brigade out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Matt married Angela Anderson July 28, 2007.  They were in the midst of moving back to Minnesota.

Matt was a strong, brave man with a great sense of humor and a loving heart. He was a loving, patient father for his 2 boys. He loved to hunt, fish, and work on his truck. His smile was contagious and would light up a room, even though you could barely see it with his big beard.

Matt is survived by his wife Angie; his 2 sons Mason (6) and Hunter (2); his parents Theresa and John Beussman; brother and sister-in-law Kevin and Snow Beussman; grandmothers Myrtle Buesgens and MaryAnn Beussman; parents-in-law Robin and Dave Anderson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Melissa and Ed Arens; nephew and nieces Ezra, Ella and Elsa; best friend Justin Combs; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by grandfathers Elroy Buesgens and Dennis Beussman, and aunt Kathleen Ferrara.

Memorial service was at 10:30 am on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Delano Evangelical Free Church. Gathering of family and friends was Monday, from 9-10:30 am prior to the service at the church. Inurnment with Military Honors 2 pm at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls.