November 26, 1970 – April 11, 2022
Matthew Henry Lackner, 51, Fishers, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis after a courageous battle with ALL Leukemia. He was born on November 26, 1970, to Robert, Sr. and Carolyn (Bigler) Lackner in Indianapolis.
Matt graduated from Cardinal Ritter High School and received a bachelor’s degree in IT from Indiana Wesleyan University. He employed with Protective Insurance, Carmel, as the second tier IT Manager.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #57 in Noblesville. He earned and received his Eagle Scout Award with Troop #400, Indianapolis. He was Cub Master for Troop #180, Fishers, and a troop leader for Troop #199, Fishers. He was also a Minisino/Firecrafter, OA Vigil Member, Order of the Arrow Vigil, and Course Director and Leader for National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and Troop Leadership Training for #199 (TLT). He was also the recipient of the BSA District Award of Merit. He attended and supported the Wood Badge Program for adults and earned four beads. Matt enjoyed his role of educating and mentoring youth and adults through Boy Scouts and the lasting friendships that he made.
He also enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking, traveling, and all types of music, especially live music. (Shout out to BackStage, Bentleys, Razzmatazz, and the Peppermint Twist – if you know, you know!)
He loved spending time with friends and family. He loved tabletop games and card games. He especially loved his Monday night DND group, Natural 1s, and going with his gaming group to the annual Cabin-Con in Nashville, Ind. He was always up for a loud and boisterous game of Blitz, Poker, or Chase the Ace around the Lackner Family table when everyone got together for birthdays and holidays. He was looking forward to his daughter’s college graduation, a trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., and possible trip to Australia.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Natalie (Todd) Lackner; daughter, Mallory Lackner; son, Aaron Lackner; sister, Pam (Barry) Brummit; brothers, Joe (Roy Jones) Lackner, Larry (Dana) Lackner, and Andy (Monica) Lackner; several nephews and nieces; several great-nieces; and one great-nephew.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest brother, Robert (Robbie) Lackner, Jr.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, with Troop #199 Honor Guard and Masonic Ritual beginning at 8 p.m. at Randall and Roberts Funeral Home, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers.
Matt’s funeral will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Randall and Roberts Funeral Home, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis.
In lieu of flowers and planters, memorial contributions may be made to the Matt Lackner High Adventure Scholarship Fund C/O Troop #199, 11647 Tamarisk Blvd., Fishers, IN 46038, Attn: Beth Spellman.
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