Matthew Roy Sargent

Matthew Roy Sargent, age 56 of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026.  Matt was born in Troy on March 24, 1970 to Doyle Sargent and Mary Ann (Smith) Sargent.  He graduated from Lehman Catholic High School, Class of 1988; he worked for 30+ years at Peerless-Shaffer in Sidney; had previously coached Pee Wee Football and also Junior High Football.  Matt loved gardening, fishing, cooking, including outdoor smoking and grilling; loved all motorcycles, both working on them and riding them; an avid Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Reds fan; but mostly doted on and loved his grandchildren.  Preceded in death by his father, Doyle Sargent.  Matt is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Sargent of Eldorado; his wife of 37 years, Lora; four children, Jessica & Dominic Pellingra of Springboro, Tyler & Abby Sargent of Sidney, Ellie Sargent of Springboro and Seth Sargent of Sidney; three grandchildren, Lela Pellingra, Trevor Sargent, and Colton Sargent; brother and sister-in-law, Nate & Sherry Sargent of Minster; two sisters and brother-in-law, Natalie & Jim Royer of Greenville and Mary Elizabeth Sargent of Arcanum; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Memorial Mass at 10:30 AM Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church with Father Eric Bowman celebrating. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.stockerfraley.com.