Matthew E. “Poodle” Hickey age 41 of Clinton, IA, passed away suddenly on Thursday March 17, 2022 at his home. Public Visitation will be held Thursday March 24th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Pape Funeral Home. Cremation rites will follow the visitation. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com

Matt was born on October 21st, 1980 to Ray Hickey and Peggy Shaw at Mercy in Clinton, Iowa. Matt grew up in Clinton, Iowa and raised his son Matthue Hickey there as a single father. Matthue is currently deployed with the U.S Army and Matt got him to where he is today and was a proud dad. Matt despite his struggles was the best dad, he and Matthue went on many adventures together. He was always biking, or at a park playing with him and exploring the outdoors.

Matt attended Clinton Community College for graphic design, also making the Dean’s list for excellence and was a very talented creator. He loved to take pictures of family, friends, and nature. He also loved running and just being outside with nature. He also dreamed of starting a clothing line, THC (Two Hickeys Clothing). Matt has many friends that love him, and those who really know Matt knew he was sensitive and did not want to let anyone down. He will be remembered by his family and friends for being caring, strong, and loyal as they came. Many would say his heart is bigger than most, and he was someone who was there for anyone who needed it, even if he barely had anything he would give it up for a friend in need. He was one of the most caring and humbled person anybody would be lucky to know in this life or the next. Until we can all meet again in paradise he will be in our thoughts and prayers until the very end.

Matt is survived by his son, Matthue Ray Hickey of Shellsburg, IA; his parents, Raymond Hickey of Clinton, IA and Peggy Shaw in Titusville, FL; and two brothers, Kevin Hickey of Titusville, FL and Ryan Shaw of Clinton, IA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.