Betty Lou Mantey

January 27, 1927 - December 9, 2018
Betty Lou Mantey


Betty Mantey, age 91 of Wilmington, NC, entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, December 9, 2018.

Betty was born in Deloit, IA and spent her childhood and early adult years in Charter Oak. She moved with her husband, Karl and four children to Janesville, WI in 1959. Betty was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She served as secretary for several Principals at Craig High School throughout her 43 years of employment.

Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Betty is survived by her four children: Monty (Donna) of Wilmington, NC, Morris (Pat) of Mt. Joy, PA, Monica Mantey Morris of Aransas Pass, TX, and Mari Mantey (Chris) Martin of Holland, MI; grandchildren: Matthew (Michelle) Mantey, Mark (Megan) Mantey, Dan (Krista) Mantey, Mike (Sara) Mantey, Jeff (Sharon) Goodman, Andy (Kelly) Goodman, Alyssa (Steve) Moss, Ara Crittenden, and Geoff (Ellen) Crittenden and 14 great-grandchildren; also surviving are nephews Barry (Pat) Hiller and Tom (Jean) Hiller.

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  • December 22, 2018
    Mari Martin says:
    Missing my mother tonight, but remembering fondly many of the snippets she taught me. As we approach the Christmas season which much gift giving her underlying theme was always.....Receive the Gift and Enjoy the Gift.