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Eric Allen Mantzke
APPLETON - We are devastated by the sudden passing of Eric Allen Mantzke on July 20, 2024. Eric was a dedicated Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend and Follower of Christ.
Eric was born in Sparta, WI on February 24, 1959 to Ralph and Shelby Mantzke. He attended Onalaska Luther High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Eric moved to Appleton, WI in 1982.
Eric is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie Mantzke; their children: Craig (Crystal) Mantzke, Kristin (Michael) Mortenson, and Brent (Cora) Mantzke; grandchildren: Samuel Mantzke, Maxwell and Annie Mortenson, and Baby Boy expected by Brent and Cora later this year. He is further survived by his mother; his siblings: Denise (Peter) Lukasek, Jeff (Katie) Mantzke, and Karl Mantzke; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Mike and Patti Van Fossen and Steve and Linda Van Fossen.
Eric was preceded in death by his father, his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Robert and Joyce Van Fossen.
Condolences can be left at Wichmann Funeral Home's website: https://www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/eric-mantzke
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