Matthew John Rothstein, 21 year old deeply beloved son, brother, friend and cousin to many, died unexpectedly and joined Jesus into eternal life on Sunday, September 20, 2015.

    Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. John Meyer as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday, both at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. A prayer service will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, please have a Mass offered in your parish and pray a Holy Hour for young adults to have the courage and zeal in serving God and neighbor.

    Matthew John Rothstein was born to Arthur and Donna (Ripplinger) Rothstein. Matt grew up and attended school in Maple Lake, graduating with the Class of 2012. He was employed by Bondhus Tool in Monticello. Matthew's respect and reverence for God was evident in his outdoor adventures of hunting and fishing. His special affection for animals included his dog, Champ, as his buddy.

    Matthew is survived by his parents, Art and Donna Rothstein of Clearwater; brothers, Nicholas (fiancée, Nikki White) of Monticello and James of Annandale; grandparents, Jim and Erma Ripplinger of Albertville; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. His girlfriend, Jess, will always hold a special place in his heart. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leander and Genevieve Rothstein.

    Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake. 

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