Mantegbot Tekle

Mantegbot Tekle, 71, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1952, to the late Bogalech Mekuria and Temteme Tekle in Ethiopia. Mantegbot earned a Master of Education in Ethiopia where he taught for more than 30 years. He was an expert at the ministry of education and contributed to the design of curriculums and book authoring. Mantegbot became a single father raising 6 children after his spouse Agegnehu Gebre passed away 36 years ago. He was a wonderful father, devoted grandfather who was kind-hearted and full of life.

Mantegbot is survived by his children Antenehe, Mekdes (Dereje), Habtamu (Tiruwork), Kibruyisfa (Alemsira), Hiwot and Talaksew and grandchildren Bethlehem, Eden and Daniel.

Fetate (Church Service) will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (6911 S 20th St., Oak Creek, WI) from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Burial to follow in Arlington Park Cemetery (4141 S 27th St., Greenfield, WI). Reception at church will follow the cemetery committal.