Dr. Matthew Joel Wimer

Dr. Matthew Joel Wimer, 39, of Geneseo, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 20th, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.

Matthew was born in Salina, Kansas on January 24, 1985, son of Joel W. Wimer and Jeri LeLynn (Swagerty) Wimer.

After graduating high school, he attended Kansas State University before graduating Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine. Matthew finished his Journeyman Farrier certification while completing his final year of veterinary school. He then interned at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

After finishing his internship in 2015, he returned home to Smolan, Kansas to start Ranchland Forge Veterinary Medicine and Equine Podiatry Services.

Matthew and his wife, Abby, were married in Salemsborg Lutheran Church on July 24, 2020.

In his free time, he enjoyed being with people he loved, being out in the pasture, checking cattle, and helping horses.

Survivors include his wife, Abby Wimer; father, Joel W. Wimer; brother, Michael Wimer (Rylee); and sister, Melissa Haverfield (Michael).

He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Blayke, Bronson, Ridge and Rawlin; and numerous aunts, uncles, family, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeri LeLynn (Swagerty) Wimer.

A memorial service will be held at Salemsborg Lutheran Church on Friday, December 6th, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ben Fulton officiating.

A private family inurnment will take place prior to the service.

The family requests donations be made to Salemsborg Lutheran Church designated to the Matthew Wimer Memorial Fund.

To send online condolences to the family, visit the funeral home website at www.carlsonfh.net