Matthew Dean Ruskanen, 56, of Cheyenne, died on August 29, 2022 in Cheyenne.
He was born on December 1, 1965 in Cheyenne.
Matt was a journeyman electrician, who loved going to the mountains and fishing. He also loved spending time in Deadwood, SD. Most of all he loved watching his kids participate in sports.
He is survived by his mother Sandra Ruskanen, his brother Richard and wife Lise and son Dylan, his son Sean and wife Valerie and their daughters Jasmine and Raelynn, his daughter Eryn, and youngest son Ryne. Cheryl Perkins, Wayne Hammitt, Robert Hammitt, Gail Hammitt, and Merne Hammitt, and by numerous cousins and friends.
Matt was preceded in death by his father Andrew L. Ruskanen, and his brother Andrew V. Ruskanen, his grandparents Andrew and Irene Ruskanen, Vern and Leeta Hammitt, his uncle Phil, Donn Hammitt, and Jim Hammitt, his uncle Ray Ruskanen and Uncle Donald Ruskanen.
Services will be Friday, 2:00 p.m., at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel with a reception to immediately follow at The Gathering Place.