He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Ann Eldredge Mateer, his
daughter, Carver Mateer Severance (Alex), his sons, Diehl Mateer III
(Barbara), Drew Mateer (Donna), Gil Mateer (Monica), and Jeff Mateer
(Mary), and his grandchildren Logan Sobonya (Rich), Andrew,
Sommer, Eric, JD, Megan, Thomas, Trevor, Alexander, Patrick,
Grace, Kevin, Brian, and Christopher and his sister Sally Chisholm.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 41 years, Joan Carver
(Sommer) Mateer.
A three-time U. S. National Singles squash rackets champion,
two-time Intercollegiate champion, record 11-time U. S. National
Doubles champion, and the only amateur to win the North American
Open twice, Diehl Mateer was one of the truly great squash players for
more than two decades (from the early-1950’s until well into the
1970’s) and literally a first-ballot US Squash Hall Of Famer, having
been one of the 15 all-time greats who comprised the first class of
inductees in 2000. He has also been elected, in each case as well as
part of the inaugural group of honorees, into the U. S. Intercollegiate,
Haverford College, Maryland State Association and Episcopal
Academy Halls Of Fame. His great and extended series of final-round
matches against his contemporary Henri Salaun, especially during the
last half of the decade of the 1950’s made for one of the most
memorable and resplendent rivalries in the history of the sport. He learned to play the game at The Merion Cricket Club
in Haverford PA., where he was a long time member.
Mr. Mateer was a graduate of Episcopal Academy (class of 1946) and Haverford College (class of 1950 - Engineering).
Mr. Mateer worked for The Mateer Company along with his father who founded the firm in 1946. The Mateer Company
specializes in the manufacture of powder and liquid filling machines.
At his request, a memorial service will be held on October 4th at 10AM at St. Mary’s
Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA .
Contributions may be made in memory of Diehl Mateer to:
The American Cancer Society
in support of cancer research
P.O. Box 22718
Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Funding a tree to be planted in memory of Diehl at The Merion Crick et Club
Please make the check out to:
Ms. Carver Severance
252 Anthony Wayne Drive
Wayne, PA 19087
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