Obituary for
Jack Dwayne Manz
Jack Dwayne Manz, 88, of Atlantic, IA, formerly of 501 East 5th Street, passed away Monday, August 26th, at Heritage House.
Jack was born in Shelby, Iowa on September 6, 1924, to Walter and Elizabeth Isabel Jensen Manz. He grew up in Shelby County and attended school there.
On June 15, 1947, he married Bertha Ann (Giese) Manz in the Marne United Methodist Church. They farmed South of Marne for many years. They enjoyed all the animals on the farm, especially Dolly, an orphaned Shetland Pony who was bottle-fed and stabled in their family kitchen for a time. They enjoyed spending time with their daughters and their families. They never missed a County Fair, liked to attend auctions and especially loved potlucks. Bertha passed away on June 4, 2002, just a few days short of their 55th anniversary.
Jack was known as a very friendly guy, who could visit with anyone. In his later years, he especially enjoyed all the activities and fellowship at the Heritage House. He loved playing cards with the many friends he made there.
He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church.
Jack is survived by two daughters, Pearl Elaine (James) Hulsebus of Rochester, MN, Mary Beth (Jerry) Jensen of Atlantic and a son-in-law, Richard Viether of Marne, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Melissa (Kevin) Eggert, Melinda (Brent) Smith, Justin (Minelle) Hulsebus, Joel Hulsebus, Toby Jensen, Jay Jensen, Jason (Teri) Jensen; ten great grandchildren, Kassie, Kory and Aiden Eggert, Taylor Smith, Jackson Hulsebus, and Geena, Kyle, Tyler, Jordan & Jennifer Jensen.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha; his daughter, Gail Marie Viether; his parents, Walter & Elizabeth; his brother, Gene; and two sisters, Laurine Zastrow and Lois Cozad.
In Memory of
Jack Dwayne Manz
BORN
September 6, 1924
Shelby County, Iowa
ENTERED INTO REST
Monday, August 26, 2013
Atlantic, Iowa
FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Ten O'clock AM
First United Presbyterian Church
Atlantic, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Pastor Holly Smith
First United Presbyterian Church
Atlantic, Iowa
ORGANIST
Maxine Lyon
MUSICAL SELECTIONS
“Blessed Assurance”
“This is My Father’s World”
“On Eagle’s Wings”
BEARERS
Larry Manz Chris Manz
Ron Manz Steve Manz
Terry Frisbie Dick Schnackel
FLOWER COMMITTEE
Marjorie Frisbie Linda Petersen
INTERMENT
Atlantic Cemetery ~ Atlantic, Iowa
LUNCHEON
Jack’s family has extended an invitation for friends to
join them for a luncheon in the fellowship hall at the
First United Presbyterian Church following the committal services.