Matthew Michael Baeppler

Matt was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 13, 1970. He was a proud Cleveland Police Officer of 26 years. He served in nearly all police districts in the city, as well as in the Gang Impact Unit (GIU) and Narcotics Unit. After he retired in 2020, Matt worked for several years for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) as a contractor, handling ballistics matters. Recently, Matt found a new passion -- teaching at Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida. Matt loved Escambia High School, its faculty and staff, but most of all, its students. Matt loved showing his support for the students by attending sporting and band events. Matt was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed camping, fishing and duck hunting, and was a fitness enthusiast. Matt was an organ donor, and through his organ donation, gave life to others.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Baeppler; sons, Jack and Luke Baeppler; parents, Greg and Marilyn Baeppler; brothers, Paul and Chris (Lisa) Baeppler; nieces Kate, Kristen and Sara Baeppler; and nephew, Michael Baeppler.

Matt’s wake will be held at Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home, 23040 Center Ridge Rd in Westlake, Ohio, on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 12 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. A private rite of Christian burial for Matt’s family, will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in Avon, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

Blue Coats www.bluecoatsinc.org or St. Jude’s Hospital www.stjude.org

The Baeppler Family would like to express their gratitude to the amazing CCU staff and physicians at Baptist Hospital, and a huge thank you to family and friends for the overwhelming love and support during this difficult time.