Ryan K. Mantz Sr.

Ryan K. Mantz Sr., age 34 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  He was born on January 19, 1989 in Menomonee Falls, WI to Craig and Karen (Thom) Mantz.

Ryan was an amazing father, husband and son.  He loved his family more than anything.  Ryan joined the military in 2007 when he was 17.  He stated he was so proud to be able to do so and dedicated 14 years of his life to the Army.  Ryan loved animals of all sizes.  He was an avid sportsman and loved to take his older boys hunting with him.  Ryan also loved to go camping, especially to see the Cornwall’s.  He loved driving school bus and being able to spend extra time with his sons.  Ryan touched the lives of many.

Ryan is survived by his wife, Nikki; four sons, Ryan Jr., Emmit, Luke and Owen; parents, Craig and Karen (Thom) Mantz; older brother, Dustin (Nancy) and their children, Emily and Tommy; younger brother, Cody; grandmother, Christine Mantz; many other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Allen Mantz and Kenneth Thom and grandmother, Janet Thom.

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