Alfred Lee Mentzel of Grafton was called home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 73. He was born in Port Washington to Alfred and Evelyn Mentzel on May 26, 1945. He married Annette Pergande on June 11, 1966 at St. Paul Lutheran Church and together they had four children and eleven grandchildren. Al was a member of the 1963 graduating class of Cedarburg High School and went directly on to serve his country in the United States Navy as a corpsman. He retired as a mail carrier from the Cedarburg Post Office after 33 years of dedicated service. Above all, his faith and family were most important to him. He was a husband who loved his best friend, and wife of 52 years, unconditionally. He was a dad who taught deep love and reverence for the Lord and to have a passion and fierce love for family. Al's interests and hobbies include, deer hunting, fishing, reading, playing cards (solitaire), putting together jig-saw puzzles and traveling. Al enjoyed attending the grandkid's activities, sporting events and concerts. Alfred is survived by his wife Annette, his children, Timothy (Julia) Mentzel of Grafton, Bryan (fiancée Lauri) Mentzel of Grafton, Kristin (Chad) Melnick of Sussex and Lori (Bob) Marien of West Bend; grandchildren, Taylor (Fiancé Michael) Mentzel, Tyce Mentzel, Livia Mentzel, Alex Mentzel, Sarah Mentzel, Magnolia Melnick, Arlo Melnick, Trevor Marien, Tanner Marien and Carter Marien; sisters, Carol Kempke of Waukesha and Helen (Pat) Lewis of Montana; brother, Robert (Barb) Mentzel of Oklahoma; mother-in-law, Lillian Pergande of Grafton; sister-in-law, Ellen (Mike) Tolzman of Cedarburg; brother-in-law, Jan (Tammie) Pergande of Cedarburg. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Evelyn Mentzel; granddaughter Isabelle Mentzel; father-in-law, Wallace Pergande. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at St. Paul Lutheran Church (701 Washington Ave. Grafton, WI 53024) with Pastor Scott Kruse presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00PM until the time of service. Alfred will be laid to rest at St Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Grafton. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Good Samaritan Fund for St. Paul Lutheran School. The Eernisse Funeral Home of Cedarburg is assisting the family. On-line condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com