Matt Stem

Matthew Montgomery Stem, age 44, of Haslet, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 23, 2026 at his residence.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m.Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Shane Mayberry officiating. 

Matt was born December 22, 1981 in Waco, the son of the late Monty Stem and Rosalie Vrba Svrcek. He was a 2000 graduate of Connally High School. Matt went on to pursue a career with Spectrum, where his easygoing spirit made an impression on colleagues and friends alike. He was known for his ability to enjoy life's simple pleasures, especially spending time with friends, playing pool or playing trivia. He could also be found watching movies, shooting his guns, and his favorite pastime of immersing himself in his favorite video games. Matt had a deep love for animals, nurturing both dogs and cats as his beloved pets. As we remember Matt, let us carry forward his spirit of kindness, love for friends, and passion for life in our hearts. He will be profoundly missed but lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege to know him.

Matt is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Virginia Stem, and August "Windy" and Elsie Vrba; and step-grandfather, Ernest Svrcek.

Survivors include his mother, Rose Svrcek and husband Tommy of Hewitt; sister, Wendy Gaspard and husband Phil, and their children, Jackson and Scarlett; step-siblings, Cheryl Adams and husband Clint, Chris Svrcek, and Elizabeth Flores; step-grandmother, Shirley Svrcek; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tunnels to Towers.