George Edward Mencer Sr.

TUPELO--George Edward Mencer Sr, 87, passed away on Monday February 24, 2025, at the The Meadows in Fulton.
George was a firefighter through and through. He earned his Associates in Fire Technology from the College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL and served as Fire Chief of the Zion Fire Dept, in Zion, IL. He also served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Zion, IL and did the custodial work at the church for many years.
George was a giver and if he could would give the shirt off his back especially to his family. He gave to Vet organizations, fire organizations, police organization and even gave to Publisher Clearing House with the hopes of one day winning that big check to have more to give.
Services will be private.
Senter Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
George is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jo Ann Mencer; daughter Elisa and son George Jr.
Granddaughter, Amanda (Patrick) Martin and children Phoenix, Rayne Nicole and Daxton. Granddaughter, Kimmy Jo (John) Wilson and son Matthew. Though George was not able to meet his 3 great grandchildren in Las Vegas, Matthew was the light of his life as they also would have been.
He is also survived by his sisters & brothers: Joanne Ballas, Daniel (Joan). John (Nancy), Thomas (Carol) and Rosemary Mencer, many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
George is preceded in death by his father and mother: George & Rosalia Mencer; his brother & sister in law, David & Janet Mencer and brother in law Jerry Ballas.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make donations in Georges name to Tunnel 2 Towers at T2T.org