Matthew Land

Mathew Wayne Land, 64, passed away on October 27, 2026, at 6:58 p.m. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, charitable spirit, and enduring faith in human decency.

Mathew loved working with his hands and exploring different crafts, including wood burning, glass etching, and restoring old furniture. He had a deep appreciation for nature and enjoyed fishing, arrowhead hunting, gardening, and foraging for wild berries and mushrooms. He found pleasure in cooking for his family, trying different cooking techniques, and preserving what he grew and gathered into meals, jams, and jellies. He also enjoyed exploring different kinds of music.

Mathew is survived by his son, Michael Wayne Land; his daughter, Brianna Nichole Lynn Wadena, and her husband, Marc Wadena Jr.; his grandchildren, Addison Land, Olivia Land, Jackson Blaise, Greyson O’Rion DeAngelos Shepard, and Mal’akye Jerome Robinson,Hayden Alexander DeFrance Shepard ; and his brother, Mark Land.

Family and friends will gather to remember Mathew on November 9, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vigen Memorial Home, 1328 Concert St., Keokuk, Iowa 52632. Graveside services will be held the following day, November 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vigen Memorial Home for final expenses.