Clinton Mantey

Clinton Dean Mantey, 65, passed away on January 13, 2026, at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Tx. With his loving and supportive family by his side.

Clinton was born on November 9, 1960, in Washington County to Leon Mantey and Joyce (Schlabach) Mantey. He was baptized at St John's Lutheran Church in Somerville, Texas on December 11, 1960, and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham, Texas on May 23, 1976. He attended school in Brenham. On November 17, 1979, Clinton was united in marriage to Terry (Grimm) Mantey. They just recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary in November. From this marriage Clinton and Terry were blessed with three children: Melania, Timothy, and Quint.

Clinton was described as "One of a kind" by many, he would do anything for others including giving the shirt off his back if it came down to it. Clinton was not selfish, he enjoyed helping others and did not have to be asked.

He was not a man of many words but there was never a dull moment when Clinton was around, he loved to have a good time with family and friends. He was known for his endless beers and sock dances in his younger years. He could tell you some stories of what he did in his younger days and manage not to get caught.

He earned the title "Clinton Crocker" from his kids because he would love to bake and cook, especially around the holidays. Many did not get to see it or experience it, but Clinton had a soft heart when it came to his family and grandkids. Clinton loved all his grandkids and loved being a Popo. When one of them was sick, he was calling or texting to check on them. Clinton also enjoyed going to church with his whole family on Sunday mornings.

Clinton began working at the Brenham Cotton Mill in the late 1970's. Shortly after the birth of his first born, Melania, Clinton decided to join the family business that was owned by his parents in 1980 Mantey's Appliance Service as a service technician for 38 years. After leaving the family business Clinton then worked two and half years on a night shift at Blue Bell Creameries. On January 27,2020 Clinton then decided to join the Lauren Concrete Family where his two sons and son-in-law, Tracy had already worked, until his departure from us.

In 1985 Clinton joined the Rocky Creek Volunteer Fire Department and had been an active member there since. In his earlier years, he completed training at TEEX Fire School and was an active firefighter in the department. When he could no longer hep out on the firefighting side of the department, you could catch Clinton helping at all the fundraiser events. Clinton was active with the Rocky Creek Volunteer Fire Department up until his departure.

Clinton was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Joyce (Schlabach) Mantey, his sister and brother-in-law; Jo Ann (Mantey) and Roger Buchtien, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law; Raymond and Alma (Niemeyer) Grimm, Grandparents; Steve and Lydia (Haarmeyer) Mantey and Walter and Hilma Schlabach. Sister-in-laws; Helen (Grimm) Konieczny, Rosa (Grimm) Troy, Sister-in-laws and Brother-in-laws: Gernell (Grimm) and Albin Jasinski and Doris (Grimm) and Harold Wagner.

Clinton is survived by his wife of 46 years; Terry (Grimm) Mantey, Daughter and Son-in-law; Melania (Mantey) and Tracy Lehde, Son; Timothy Mantey, Son and Daughter-in-law; Quint and Shelby (Kubicek) Mantey. Five Grandchildren: Kyle Lehde and Special Friend Samantha Rogers, Carson Lehde and Special Friend Kaycee White, Hudson Mantey, Hayson Mantey, and Swayzie Mantey, Nephew; Eric Buchtien and Wife Lindsey, Niece; Jennifer (Buchtien) Poe and Husband Steven, Great Nephews; Grainger, Gatlin, and Griffin Buchtien and Rainer Poe and Baby Boy Poe. Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law; James and Carol Grimm, Sister-in-laws and Brother-in-laws; Patsy (Grimm) and Wilbert Kalkhake Jr., Judy (Grimm) and Donald Mantey, Debbie (Grimm) and Marvin Roehling, Sister-in-law; Carol Ray (Grimm) Krivacka, Brother-in-law; George Konieczny along with numerous other nephews and nieces. Close friends Albert and Ludy Trevino.

Pallbearers will be Timothy Mantey, Quint Mantey, Tracy Lehde, Kyle Lehde, Carson Lehde, Darvin Lee Mantey, Kenneth Mantey and Eric Buchtien.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Hudson Mantey, Hayson Mantey, Swayzie Mantey, David Schwartz, Albert Trevino, and all members of Rocky Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

Memorials can be directed to Zion Lutheran Church, 1800 FM 2679 Brenham, Texas 77833 or to MD Anderson at mdanderson.org/gifts or by mail to P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Tx. 77210-4486 specifying in Delta Gamma T-Cell Lymphoma in memory of Clinton Mantey.

A visitation for Clinton will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel located at 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, Texas. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 10:00am at Zion Lutheran Church located at 1800 FM 2679, Brenham, Texas with Pastor Glenn Hohlt officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery located at 15946 Hwy 36, Somerville, Texas.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel. To post a tribute to the family, please visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.