Jacob "Jake" Peter Mantalica

Jacob “Jake “Peter Mantalica

September 1, 2025

Jacob “Jake” Peter Mantalica, age 31 passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025. Tragically, Jacob was silently suffering with his mental health and took his own life. He was born in Maplewood, MN and grew up in Hudson, WI. In high school he moved to Somerset, WI where he graduated in 2013. He graduated from the University of WI, River Falls with a degree in communications in 2018.

Jake played baseball and football and liked being outdoors. He loved photography, spending time with friends, hanging out with his siblings/family and was always going on various adventures.

Jake was truly the light in the room. He was the most helpful, kind and compassionate soul anyone could ever have the pleasure of meeting. In his short 31 years in this world, he always had a smile on his face and rarely had harsh words to say. He was a wonderful personal trainer and lit up every space he entered. Just being with him made you want to be a better person.

Jake was loved by so many; we are humbled at the sheer number of lives he touched. He was fortunate enough to have some amazing, life-long friends and loved his “brothers” Steven, Trevor, D.J. and countless others.

Jake is survived by his mother Michelle Jacobsen (Ryan), father Peter Mantalica (Nicole), sister McKenna Anderson, brothers Tyler Anderson (Hope) and Jackson McGregor, niece Leighla Banks, grandmother Sally Jensen (Jay), grandfather Mike Clymer (Cyndy), aunts, uncles, many cousins, best friends Steven Mason, Trevor Burtch, DJ Johnson and his girlfriend Elizabeth “Libby” Biermann.

A memorial gathering will be on Friday, September 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at:

MidCurrent Church

200 1st Street

Hudson, WI 54016

Light refreshment and cookies/bars will be served. No church service, just a place to hold space, share stories and honor an amazing man. Please come and celebrate Jake with us.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to have a memorial bench at lakefront park, and scholarship funds to honor Jacob and his memory. Donations can be given at the gathering or Venmo to:

Michelle-Jacobsen-22

Last 4 digits of phone# 5517

The family would like to thank everyone who donated to the gofundme to help cover funeral expenses. Over $3,000 will be donated to MN Teen Challenge in Jake’s honor to help those struggling with addiction and suicide.

If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, help is available. In the United States, please call of text 988. Help is provided 24/7, free of charge. YOU MATTER!