Eugene "Gene" Manns, 88, Claypool, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:08 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, surrounded by his family.
He was born July 27, 1929, in McGuffey, Ohio, to Dorton and Dollie Manns. He married Geraldine "Gerry" Miller on May 10, 1949, in Magoffin County, Ky. She survives.
Eugene lived as a farmer and also was employed as a bus driver for Warsaw Community Schools for 20 years. He ran Shady Brook Stables in Warsaw for six years and also worked for Claypool Elevator. He was a member of Living Hope Ministries in Warsaw and the Sportsman and Farmers Conservation Club in Silver Lake.
Gene was an avid coon hunter and horseman. He was guided by his strong faith in Jesus Christ, and had a genuine compassion for the souls of his friends and family.
In addition to his wife, Gerry, he is survived by his children: Diana (Dennis) Yoder, Warsaw; Janet (Ronnie) Patrick, Claypool; and Ronald Manns, Akron.; one brother, Mitchell, Claypool; three sisters: Grace Azbell, North Manchester; Becky (Duane) Spangle, Claypool; and Della (Lamoine) Leckrone, Warsaw; and a sister-in-law, Irene Manns, Warsaw. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Stephanie (James) Billings, Alabaster, Ala.; Gina (Jeffery) Hofferth, Claypool; Stacy (James) Nicely, Akron; Angela (Aaron) Robbins, Pierceton; Jackie Peters, Rochester; Rebecca (Charley) Mitchell, Elkhart; and Veronica Eherenman, Akron; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Patricia Ann; and brothers Russell, Edward, Dayton and Ortie.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.
His funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the funeral home. The Rev. Lewis Wedstel Shepherd will officiate. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near North Manchester.
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Memorials to New Beginnings Church and World Outreach, P.O. Box 913, Warsaw, IN 46581.
Condolences may be sent at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
