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Washington Today
By the People, for the People
Alan Louis Mattingly, Loogootee Resident, Passes Away at 67
Longtime coal miner and avid outdoorsman is remembered for his love of family and country lifestyle.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:22pm
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Alan Louis Mattingly, a 67-year-old resident of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 at Poplar Care Strategies in Loogootee. Born in Washington, Indiana in 1958, Mattingly was a lifelong member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and dedicated 20 years of his life working as a coal miner, known for his exceptional bulldozing skills. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed coon trapping, hunting, gardening, and farming, but above all, cherished time spent with his large family.
Why it matters
Mattingly's passing marks the loss of a beloved community member who embodied the rural, country lifestyle that has long defined the character of small towns like Loogootee. His dedication to his faith, family, and outdoor pursuits reflects the values that have sustained many Midwestern communities through economic and social changes.
The details
Mattingly was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Virginia Mattingly, as well as two siblings, Michael J. Mattingly and Virginia 'Sue' Nahler. He is survived by his five children, 12 grandchildren, and several siblings, including John, Norbert D., Jim, Marilyn, Guy, Bill, Ernie, and Chris Mattingly, as well as brother-in-law Larry Nahler and sister-in-law Brenda Mattingly.
- Alan Louis Mattingly was born on August 14, 1958 in Washington, Indiana.
- Mattingly passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Poplar Care Strategies in Loogootee.
- A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with burial to follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Barr Township. Visitation will be held on the same day from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Church.
The players
Alan Louis Mattingly
A 67-year-old resident of Loogootee, Indiana who passed away on April 2, 2026. He was a lifelong member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, a coal miner for 20 years, and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed coon trapping, hunting, gardening, and farming.
Norbert Mattingly
Alan Louis Mattingly's father, who passed away prior to his son.
Virginia (Schoultz) Mattingly
Alan Louis Mattingly's mother, who passed away prior to her son.
Michael J. Mattingly
One of Alan Louis Mattingly's siblings, who passed away prior to him.
Virginia 'Sue' Nahler
One of Alan Louis Mattingly's siblings, who passed away prior to him.
The takeaway
Alan Louis Mattingly's life and legacy reflect the enduring values of rural Midwestern communities, where faith, family, and a connection to the land have sustained generations. His passing marks the loss of a beloved figure who embodied these timeless traditions.
