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Frederick Mantz Obituary
May 18, 1943 - Dec. 6, 2014
Dr. Frederick James Mantz, age 71 of Hughson, lost his battle with ALS on Saturday, December 6, 2014. He passed peacefully in the early morning hours. He was born to the late Reuben Mantz and Edna Bentz Mantz on May 18, 1943.
Fred attended Pacific Union College and then Loma Linda University, training him to perform Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He started practicing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, in Modesto, in 1971 and practiced privately until 2005. Fred then started teaching in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at the University of California, San Francisco until November 2013 when he was no longer able to teach.
Fred had many passions: flying, snow skiing, traveling, photography, Christian education, his church, gardening and people. In Dec. 2013 he was awarded the Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award in recognition of 50 years of outstanding contributions in the area of aviation safety. In April of 2014 he was awarded the Ambassador Award for his contributions to Christian education. He was also a Fellow of the American College of Dentistry, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Among Fred's many passions, awards and recognitions, he never lost sight of what was most important in his life: God, his family and his friends. He leaves behind a beautiful wife Beverly Mantz, three wonderful children Kristin Dorchuck, Kevin Mantz & Brian Mantz, loving family members and many, many friends.
A memorial service will be held on January 10, at 3:00pm, at the Modesto Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, on the corner of 17th & H St., Modesto. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for Fred during his last few months. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ALS Association, 1275 K St. NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005 or Modesto Central Church Capital Campaign Fund, 1614 H St., Modesto, CA 95354.
Arrangements were provided by Salas Brother's Funeral Chapel and Modesto Central Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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Len Tolstunov
December 29, 2014
Dear Fred, You will be sorely missed. Really enjoyed time at UCSF teaching students together. We will keep memories of you, a wonderful person, forever.
Jeffrey Payne
December 29, 2014
I have Dr. Mantz to thank for introducing me to aviation as a small boy, and to oral surgery during my high school years. He was a mentor, personally and professionally, and a great flying companion. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for Beverly, Kristin, Kevin, and Brian.
Connie D'Aura
December 29, 2014
I will always think of Dr. Mantz's warm smile, great faith, and positive outlook. He was a true educator and UCSF students are better because of him!
Tom Mantz
December 24, 2014
We miss you Fred,
Brother Tom,Lynne, Lori and Lisa
December 24, 2014
I will miss my fantastic brother! May God bless him as he rests from his work here on earth! Fred loved his God, his church and his family. I love flying with him and sometimes competitively. But we always had fun
Edwin Gaede
December 23, 2014
This morning I was greatly saddened when I learned about the death of Fred. Not only were we classmates but we became close friends, too. I remembered when we had Chemistry and Lab classes at Lodi Academy. I could sensed that he was truly on his way to something big because of his desires in the medical field and his sincere devotion for the Lord. He was always so cheerful in helping others.
Betty and I pray that the Lord give strength to you, Bev. And may the Arms of the Lord and his angels comfort you and your family.
My deepest sympathy,
Edwin Gaede
karen Sorensen
December 23, 2014
It is with a sad heart to hear of Freds death. I have many good memories during school at Lodi Academy with him. He always had a smile for everyone and he was such a good friend to help me with Spanish and other studies, he was so smart and I struggled so much. He truly had the spirit of the Lord in him early in life and shared it in so many ways. My heart goes out to the Family during this Holiday Season, God be with each and every one of you. Fred left us much to remember him with. Sincerely Karen Sorensen (Masters)
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