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Anthony “Tony” N. Mentzer
Anthony “Tony” N. Mentzer
Monticello
Anthony “Tony” N. Mentzer, 33, of Monticello, Iowa passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025.
The family will be holding a celebration of life at a later date.
Anthony was born on August 4, 1991, in Cedar Rapids, IA, son of Nile “Rick” and Deb (Faust) Mentzer. He graduated from North Linn High School; following graduation, he got his CDL from Kirkwood Community College. Tony had many jobs but was currently employed at LL Pelling as a truck driver. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, tractor pulls, cutting wood, and repairing anything he could.
Survivors include his parents, a sister, Malissa (Mentzer)Tuttle, a niece, Addison “Addy” Tuttle, a grandfather, Eugene “Gene” Faust, a significant other, Samantha “Sam” Kay and her daughter, Oaklynn Kay
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Monticello is assisting the family. Information is available at https://www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.
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