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Matthew J. Billo, Age 66

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Memorial service to be held at a later date

    Matthew Joseph Billo of Detroit, Michigan died after a long battle with cancer on Sunday April 10, 2022 at his home in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
    Matt was born on October 28, 1956, the son of Thomas and Patricia (Burns) Billo. He joins them in his passing, as well as brothers Daniel and Patrick Billo, sisters Chris Brown, Noreen Judson, Bridget Dobrowski. He is survived by sisters K.C. Smith and Ellen Doyle.
    Matt was married for 49 years to Patricia (Lareau) Billo. They raised 4 wonderful children: Thomas (Taften) Bilbaugh, Catherine (Jason) Hoff, Bridget and John Billo. Matt had one grandson, Tavean Twedt-Coulter. He was an exchange student father to Marlene Holderle (nee Kopke) of Berlin, Germany.
    Born in Detroit, MI, he grew up in Walled Lake and attended Walled Lake Western High School. He served in the US Navy as an Electronics Technician in 1976 and achieved a rank of E3 before his honorable discharge. Post military service, he began a long, passionate career as a computer engineer. He could often be found in front of his CnC machine, computer or soldering iron working on multiple projects. He frequently invited guests to look at what he was working on.
    He was an avid boatsman and snowmobiler. A true extrovert, Matt made friends wherever he went. He enjoyed discussing topics such as technology, science fiction, psychology, religion and conspiracy theories.
    Matt loved movies, music, the stage and television. He had an especial love for a beautiful lake, a snowy forest and thorough technical documentation.
    A cocktail party and memorial service in his honor will be held in August (more details to follow). Arrangements are made through Benson Funeral Home in St. Cloud, MN

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