Eugene M. Manger

Eugene M. “Gene” Manger, 78, of Botkins, OH, died 4:39 a.m., Wed. Jan. 8, 2014, at the Lima Memorial Health System. He was born April 26, 1935, in Anna, OH, the son of George & Edna (Steinke) Manger, who preceded him in death. On June 27, 1959, he married Ronda L. Eyink, who survives. Other survivors include, 4 children, Michael (Diane) Manger, Anna, Mark (Toni) Manger, Botkins, David (Robyn) Manger, Maryesther, FL, Brian (Brenda Stoker) Manger, Botkins, grandchildren, Ashley (Brian) Holthause, Ryan (Brittany) Manger, Dustin Manger, Jade Manger, Jimmy Herring, Reid Manger, Kristi Manger & fiancée Jeremy Spoon, Joshua (Penny) Manger, Sherri Manger, Jenna Manger, Cody Manger, Trey Manger, Ralph (Lisa) Stoker, Tyson Mobley, 4 great grandchildren, Aleik Holthause Rose Holthause, Atalyn Kellem, & Abigail Manger, 4 siblings, Juanita (Jesse) Tripp, Blounts Creek, NC, Ronald (Monica) Manger, Botkins, Marlene McKee, Bellefontaine, OH, Connie (Donald) Butcher, Wapakoneta, a sister-in-law, Gloria Manger, Botkins, OH. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leroy Manger, a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann (Bill) Schmidt, and a brother-in-law, Robert McKee. Gene worked for over 50 years at Botkins Feed & Grain/Hubbard Seed Co. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins, and participated in the Adoration Chapel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. Gene was a 50 member of the American Legion, Heiland Post # 446, Anna-Botkins, where he served as past commander, adjutant, and on the color guard. He also served as county adjutant. He was a member of the Botkins Fire Dept. for over 30 years. Over his lifetime, Gene donated 178 units of blood (22.25 gallons) at the Community Blood Center. He liked to fish with his grandchildren, and supported them by his attendance at their activities. He also enjoyed helping other fire departments and organizations with their fundraisers. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Mon. Jan. 13, 2014, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins, OH, Rev. Patrick Sloneker officiating. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Botkins, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #446. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m., Sun. at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Memorials may be directed to the Botkins Fire or to the American Legion Heiland Post #446.

Eugene M. Manger

January 8, 2014