In Memory of Matthew J. Prigge
Matthew Prigge, age 25, of Isanti passed away May 21, 2008 as the result of a motorcylce accident. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 25th at Strike Funeral Home - Isanti Chapel. A visitation will be held from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 24th at the funeral home in Isanti.
Matthew Jong Prigge was born on April 5, 1983 in Inchon Province in South Korea. When he was 4 years old he was adopted by Joel and Bertie Prigge. The family made their home in Chicago. In 1999 they moved to Isanti. Matt graduated from Cambridge-Isanti High School and then attended Anoka Ramsey College for 2 years. He was employed by RTD in Blaine. Matt loved snowboarding, motorcycling, 4 wheeling, camping and fishing. He loved the outdoors.
Matt died in East Bethel as the result of a motorcycle accident on May 21, 2008 at the age of 25 years,1 month and 16 days. He is survived by his parents, Joel and Bertie Prigge of Isanti; 3 sisters, Shannon (Dennis) Sensing of Lexington and their children, Samantha and Robert; Tracy (Brad) Haskett of Allen, Texas and their children, Branden and Lee; Paula Prigge of St. Charles, Missouri and her son, Caleb Barkhurst; 2 grandmothers, Madeline Julien of Cambridge, Pauline Reed of Lincoln, Arkansas; and by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Matt, you were as much apart of our family as any of us kids are. You were like another brother to me. We all miss you very much and its hard to know I wont see you every other day. As tough as it is to understand I know riding was your passion and you wouldn’t have wanted to go any other way. Your in a good place now and you will be safe. I love you very much and I miss you already. Rest in peace… I try to remind myself he only takes the best!
We met Matt through our daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Josh, and enjoyed his visits to our home on Coon Lake. He became a friend to us over the years and we are honored to have known him. He was truly a delight to have around. We will miss his smile as he enjoyed fishing and spending time with all the kids. He adored our twin grand-daughters and they loved him as an uncle. He spoke of his family often and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time. God bless you and know that Matt is with Jesus in heaven.
Matty you will be missed greatly by your family and friends! Peace be with you all.
I already miss you matt, I only knew you for a short time but you made a big impact on my life. you were always there to listen to me and you cared alot. your a great guy and very caring. you will be missed dearly. god has a great man with him.. god bless matt. love u.
So sorry to here about Matt I will miss him. He was a good roommate and friend. May peace be with you Matt.
Joel, Bertie & Family - you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of Matthew and know that he is with Jesus.
Matt, it hurts so much to know that you aren’t here on Earth anymore, that I can’t just call and talk to you, and it hurts even more to see what this has done to our family. Mama, Daddy, Tracy, Paula, Sami, Robert, Caleb, Braden,Brad,Dennis, and lastly me your biggest oldest “sis” miss you so much that it’s hard to believe you’re gone. All I can say Little brother is that time drags too slowly and the day I see you again in heaven will be the happiest of my life. I love you so much kiddo! love forever, your sister, Shannon