Thomas Mentzer

Mr. Mentzer was my favorite teacher that I ever had and I know there are quite a few of us students that felt the same way about him. I took every class that he taught, including the college courses, in high school. I was even his teacher's aide and joined his health educations club that let us tour all the universities in Arizona. His classes were awesome, from the way he gave us our notes on the chalkboard with all his cool drawings, to letting us dissect different animals/bugs and teaching...

I wasn't a long time friend of Tom. We met in Minocqua, WI. He was the light in the room and funny. I'm glad he had such a full life. Prayers to family.

On behalf of the Peace Corps community, our most sincere condolences to Thomas' family and friends for your tragic loss. I am grateful for Thomas' service to his country as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana, and know that he positively impacted many people in his lifetime of service to others.

Just wanted to offer heartfelt condolences from the Wonder clan. Thinking of younger days and time spent together as family and feeling your loss. Sounds as though Tom had an impact on and touched many lives in positive and caring ways. Well done Tom.

Kwakwai, "thank you " Mr. Mentzer for all your teachings you have giving to all your Hopi Classes Of Hopi High. I have gain soich knowledge from your teachings. I tell my children of how you were one of the coolest teachers I have had in High school. You will never be forgotten. Rest In peace my friend. My Condolences to the Mentzer Family.

Askwali Mentzer, you have always been a part of my path to teaching. I am happy and privileged to have called you my teacher. The love for Science that you shared has made an impact for us here on Hopi. You will be surely missed, but will remain in our hearts. Askwali

Your Center Ave family will miss you.

What a sad loss for all of us. Thanks to Tom for giving of himself to the Native Americans on the Hopi and Navajo Reservations. As an Arizonan I can identify and appreciate the contributions he has made. Rest In Peace Tom.