Paul Mentink

Paul James Mentink, 45, of Sheboygan, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at home.

Paul was born on Sept. 5, 1974, in Sheboygan, Wis., to Dale and Jane (Dirkse) Mentink.

He was a 1993 graduate of Cedar Grove-Belgium High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1998 from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Paul was employed by Manitowoc Welbilt as a production and inventory control manager since 2015.  He also worked for 15 years at Kohler Power Systems.

Paul was an avid football fan, especially of the Green Bay Packers. Paul also enjoyed watching the Milwaukee Brewers with friends and family. He enjoyed golf, softball, sheepshead and spending lots of time with his family in Eagle River, Wis.

Paul is survived by his parents Dale and Jane of Cedar Grove; sister Nicole (Carl) Velzke; brother Ryan Mentink; nieces Grace Velzke and Amelia Velzke; nephew Jamison Velzke; aunts and uncles Ron (Ann) Dirkse, Richard (Mary) Mentink, Mark (Pam) Mentink and Judy Dirkse; and great-great-aunt Helena Roerdink.

Paul was preceded in death by his uncle Roger Dirkse and grandparents Robert and Ethel Mentink and Benjamin and Alma Dirkse.

A funeral service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Zachary Tarter officiating. Those who would like to live-stream the service may join the “Paul James Mentink Funeral Service”

Facebook group by visiting Wenig Funeral Home’s Facebook page.

Burial will take place at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

A public celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Paul’s name to St. Nicholas Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

For online condolences and additional information, please visit www.wenigfh.com.

Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls, (920) 467-3431, is serving the Mentink family with arrangements.