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Clay R. Mentzer
MANSFIELD: Clay R. Mentzer, age 77, passed away late Sunday evening, November 25, 2012 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. Born November 21, 1935 in Ontario, he was the son of the late John Glade and Jeanette (Cook) Mentzer. Clay graduated from Springfield Local School in 1953 and was drafted into the U.S. Army in November 1958. He retired from the City of Ontario after 10 years as Maintenance Supervisor and had worked in construction for 30 years prior to that. On August 24, 1957, he married Dorothy Nussbaum, whom he had known since 3rd grade. He and his wife have a condo at Lake Erie where they enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Clay was an active resident of Ontario serving on the Ontario Planning Commission for several years and was involved in the Lion's Club, manning the hot dog trailer most often located at Lowe's. He was a volunteer fireman for the Springfield Township Fire Department and is now considered a life member.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy (Nussbaum) Mentzer; sister, Vivian (Paul) Gages; special niece, Vickie (Greg) Dalton and their son, Rhett; special nephew, Trent (Cindy) Gages; nieces and nephews, Rosemarie (Rick) Grondalski, Cheryl (Ron) Keller, Jim (Julie) Mentzer and John Mentzer; and a sister-in-law, Maria Mentzer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John "Jack" Mentzer and nephew, Grant Gages.
Friends and family may visit from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. Lions Club Services will follow the visitation. The memorial service will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Carol Kilgore officiating. Burial will be in Mansfield Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario Lions Club.
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Dorothy, I am so sorry for your loss.
How well I understand that seeing Clay suffer was very difficult. Your love and many years together will help sustain you. You are in my prayers; I pray that God will help; stay close to Him.
Edna Lake
November 29, 2012
All of us Lowe's employees will miss Clay. It wont be the same without him at the "weenie wagon". Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Lowe's Employees
November 29, 2012
Dorothy my friend, what tragic news. I am just so sorry but know your faith in God will see you through your sorrow.
Betty Brinley
Betty Brinley
November 28, 2012
Dear Dorothy,
Larry and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We both had the honor to work with him and truly enjoyed his pleasant personality. He will be truly missed.
Larry & Janet Bixler
November 28, 2012
Dorothy, so sorry to learn of the loss of your husband. Geneva Kirk also asked me to share her condolences. I visited with her today. Know that you are especially in her thoughts and prayers. ~ Laurie Kirk (Geneva's granddaughter - I met you at her birthday celebration.)
Laurie Kirk
November 28, 2012
Dorothy, Tom and I send our sincere sympathy to you. Clay was such a nice man and a great neighbor at Grand Harbour. He will be missed. Sending our love and prayers, Tom and Diane
Tom and Diane Krukemeyer
November 28, 2012
Dear Dottie~
I was so shocked to see Clay's name in the obits today. You have all our sympathy. The girl's were so sad to hear of your loss.
John passed away in 2009 and so I live in an apartment with my family fairly close by. I treasure all those years we lived as neighbors. I can only hope that your adjustment to a new way of lifee will be swift in coming and that your health is good. Even though I'm 88, my general health is pretty good. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ever with love,
Eileen Pastorek, Mary Ellen, Kathy and Theresa
November 28, 2012
Mrs. Mentzer, Our family sends you our sympathy at the passing of your husband. Our prayers are with you.
The Pittenger family, Chet and Jeannie, Nathan, Jeremy and Tara (Pittenger) Chamberlain
November 28, 2012
Dear Dorothy, Please know we love you and you have our sincere sympathy for your great loss. God bless you and yours. Dale and Norma
Norma & Dale Perry
November 28, 2012
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