Matthew "Matt" Don Noel passed away suddenly on May 19th, 2022 at the age of 45.

He was born on December 16th, 1976 to his parents Jeff Noel and Peggy (Brieland) Noel. He was raised in Stephen, MN alongside his younger sister Andrea (Noel) Olsonawski. He played football for the Stephen Tigers throughout his time at Stephen-Argyle Central. He enjoyed 22 years of his life working as an electrician, most notably at Noel Electric with his father and best friend, Jeff. Matt was well known in Stephen for helping everyone and greeting fellow community members with a smile. He spent his free time outdoors, often hunting, trapping, fishing, and woodcarving.

Matt is survived by his daughter, Madison "Madi" Kuznia (Julie Kuznia) and beloved dog, Vega. He is also remembered fondly by his mother Peggy Noel, and his nephews and niece Noel, Aaron, Ryan, and Kate Olsonawski and his brother-in-law Mark Olsonawski. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Noel, in 2018, and his sister Andrea (Noel) Olsonawski in 2020.

Matt's life will be celebrated through a prayer service and a funeral at First Lutheran Church in Stephen, MN. The prayer service will be held on Thursday, May 26th at 7 pm, with visitation beginning at 6 pm. The funeral will be held on Friday, May 27th at 10:30 am with lunch to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are welcome and greatly appreciated.