Matthew (Matt) John Selken, 51, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home in rural Vinton following an extended illness.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Bear Creek Cemetery, Vinton with Pastor Matt Hantzofficiating.

Matt was born January 14, 1969, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Sharon Williams and Ronald Selken. Matt was a 1987 graduate of Washington High School, Vinton.  He then attended Kirkwood Community College for carpentry.

Matt enjoyed cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes, woodworking, 80 ¢â‚¬â„¢s music, supporting Teen Challenge and spending time with his family and friends. 

Matt is survived by his parents: Sharon Williams, Ronald Selkenand Laura Selken; two sons: Austin Visek and John R. Bailey Selken (Kelly Bennyhoff); daughter, Abbie (Rick Hanover) Porter; seven brothers: Allan (Deanna) Williams, Steven (Mary) Williams, Dean (Lori) Williams, Paul (Holly) Selken, Luke (Kelly) Williams, David (Sarah) Selken and Bradley Selken; sister, Kelly (Bryon) Geater; and special friend, Ruthie Van Note.

Matt was preceded in death by his dad, Larry Williams; grandparents, Elmer and Pauline Thompson, Ray and Dorothy Selken and Emory and Mabel Williams.

Memorials may be directed to Teen Challenge of the Midlands.

VanSteenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Matt and his family.  Condolences may be left at www.vsrfhcom.