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George Edward Mencer, Sr.
4/24/1937 - 2/24/2025
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Obituary For 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 George’s name to Tunnel 2 Towers at T2T.org
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02/28/2025
We are so sorry for all of you and pray as you mourn. George was such a special friend really family in our lives loving us and so sweet to Calvin. He was his Zion granddad. So much wonderful times packed into our four years together. I remember our beginnings at your house for prayer meetings. Love you all.
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02/27/2025
George he was a great role model to me growing up I went to church with George for many years he was a great Christian and he helped me through life growing up God bless the family sincerely Barry McKinney
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02/27/2025
So sorry Mrs. Joann, I'm your student from 11 yrs old class, 1965 Zion first Baptist Church, I live in mantachie now . Praying for you and your family.
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02/26/2025
They are so many good memories I would know where to start. I wish we could be with you and share all of the. Love you Joann, George and Elise . JOILE Jason, Wanda and John
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02/26/2025
LOVED my Uncle George. Honored to have had him in my life.
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02/26/2025
I was in school with his daughter and on a few occasions we stopped over to visit. He was a very humble person and welcomed us graciously. He served our community (Zion IL) with distinction. He and his family were good Christian people. I'm not sure if Elisa got her musical talents from him but George was very proud of her. In her you got a glimpse of his legacy. Prayers to the family during this difficult time John Huber '77 ZB
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