Matthew Braden

Matthew James Braden "HOG LEG", born on the 10th of April, 1971 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on the 31st of August, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side. Matt, a long-time resident of Eddyville, was a hard-working and dedicated laborer. He worked at Sarges Standard in Oskaloosa, and then Clow Valve in Oskaloosa, and later Tri-County Construction in Eddyville. His willingness to take on various odd jobs around the community further demonstrated his unwavering dedication to his hometown.

Matt is a graduate of Eddyville High School, class of 1989. He took great pleasure in maintaining the appealing look of his town by mowing lawns for numerous residents. An outdoorsman at heart, Matt enjoyed hunting and fishing in his leisure time. He had an outgoing and friendly personality that won over everyone he met, making him a beloved friend to all. Above all, Matt cherished the time he spent with his family and friends, the bonds he formed with them being some of his most treasured possessions. Matt enduring love for his community and its people will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He is survived by his daughter, Zoey Braden; father, Rodger Braden; siblings, Julie (Eric) Francis, Judy (Kent) Black, Jody (Brian) Eveland; nieces and nephews, Lane, Blair and Kade, Allee and Wylie, Adlynn, and Cale. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Braden; grandparents, Ralph and Evelyn Lobberecht, Willard and Ruth Braden; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, opening to the public at 3:00 p.m, with family present from 5-7 p.m., Thursday evening at the Eddyville Celebrate Life Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Rodney Stodghill officiating at the Eddyville Celebrate Life Center. A luncheon will follow at the Eddyville Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the family.

We invite those who knew Matt to leave memories, anecdotes, and upload photographs to the memorial page. Your contributions will help us remember Matthew as the friendly, hardworking, and devoted man he was.