Adam Gentzler

Adam was born in Delta, CO at Delta County Memorial Hospital on January 6th, 1986. Adam left us unexpectedly in the early morning hour of February 15th, 2026. He was 40 years old. Adam's early years were in Crawford, CO. In 1990 his family moved to Paonia, CO where Adam attended school from kindergarten to graduation from Paonia High School, class of 2004. Many close and lasting friendships were formed in this small town, and they continue to this day

Adam enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, four wheeling, rafting, hiking with his dog "Bo", softball, mud volleyball, antler hunts with his dad, and his current and latest love, country dancing.

Sports were a huge part in Adam's life. He played team sports as a youngster and throughout junior high and high school. While enrolled at (then) Mesa State College in Grand Junction, CO, Adam walked into the gym of Impact Boxing and met Alex Trottier. This incredible man gave Adam a new vision and goals that affected his life in so many positive ways! Coach, mentor, friend, Alex trained and encouraged Adam to believe in himself. Their dream and hard work paid off. April 1st, 2005 in Denver, CO. Adam fought and won his 150 pound boxing match and became a "Golden Gloves" champion, with Alex in his corner.

Adam's work history started with summer jobs during high school. He worked for Oxbow Mining CO in Somerset, CO and the Paonia Mosquito Control District. He started at Barnes Electric as an apprentice electrician. Through Further education, while employed at Ute Water, Adam earned several water treatment certificates and his Journeyman Electrical Card. He was very proud of these achievements. In March of 2024, Adam's final great adventure began. He became the craftsman and owner of "Wrench- Marked Lighting and Lamps, LLC" Designing, building, and marketing his original and unique lamps, chandeliers, lighting for vanities and home bars. He also did custom work that he was very proud of. This was a dream he threw his heart and soul into and achieved great success.

Our Adam is survived by his parents, Rich and Tina Gentzler GJ, CO, His sister Sarah Gentzler and Cody Weaver Fruita CO, His niece Madison Gentzler and Elija Herrera and their son Angel GJ, CO, his paternal Grandmother Rosalie Hall and Husband Ray Wellington, CO, Many, many, Aunts, Uncles, and generations of cousins. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Dale and Bertha Ann Linman. Richard F and Jody Gentzler and Uncle David Linman. Per Adam's wishes he has been cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Celebration of life for Adam will be held March 22nd, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Absolute Prestige Venue 1351 Q Road, Loma, CO 81524. Meal to be served after.

A thank you from our family to Brown's Cremation and Funeral Service of Grand Junction, CO for their kindness and wonderful care of our Adam.