Matthew Wayne Robert Gum, age 47 of Edwardsville, IL, born June 10, 1973 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his residence.

Matthew was a 1991 Collinsville High School graduate.  He earned his BA and MBA, was a highly sought financier of commercial real estate in San Francisco Bay area, Silicon Valley, and nationwide, the Founder and Principal of Tamal Vista Holdings, and an entrepreneur at heart.  He began his career as a business journalist in Mexico City, Mexico.  Matthew was an avid and highly competitive tennis player, attained his SCCA racing license and spent much time racing at Sonoma racetrack, a Cardinals baseball fan watching most every game even when living in California, and an exceptional cook perfecting the frittata and all things Mexican.

He is survived by his wife, Leslee (nee Kassing) Gum, whom he married October 12, 2008; a daughter, Olivia; parents, Wayne (Kathy) Gum of Collinsville, IL and Joan (Greg) Mudge of East Alton, IL; maternal grandfather, Robert Hubbs of Glen Carbon, IL; one sister, Leah (James) Cuff of Lexington, SC and one stepsister, Amy (Keith) Schmidt of Glen Carbon, IL; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL.

Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. following the visitation with Rev. Roger Wright officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to benefit Olivia's education. Please make check payable to Olivia Gum and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to the funeral home at 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at barrywilsonfuneralhome.com