Frank H. Manke

Frank H. Manke Homer Frank H. Manke, age 63, of Homer, passed away October 17, 2008 at the home of his son. He was born August 18, 1945 in Concord, Michigan to Lloyd Earnest and Amelia (Wagner) Manke. On November 27, 1976 he was married to Janis Kabel in Albion, Michigan and she preceded him in death January 2, 2001. Frank served his Country in the United States Army during Vietnam during which time Frank joined the VFW Post 9411 in Homer. Frank had been an active member of the VFW for the past 35 years. Frank was elected Post Commander in 1989-1990 and later became the first Homer VFW member to serve as District Commander in 2002-2003. Frank also served as the Department of Michigan VFW Cancer Director for several years. In 2007-2008 Frank was honored to be named an All State Commander. This year marked Frank's 13th term as Post Commander for VFW Post 9411. Besides his dedication to the VFW Frank had also served on the Board of Directors for American One Federal Credit Union and on the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Planning Committee. Frank had also been very active in his township of Clarendon. Frank was first elected as Constable serving from 1970-1974, appointed as a township trustee from 1980-2003, at which time he was elected Township Supervisor, which he continued to hold until his death. Frank also served on the Fire Boards for Homer and Tekonsha for numerous years. Frank retired from Union Steel Products in Albion, MI with 31 years of service and Miller Brothers Manufacturing in Homer, MI with 10 years of service. In Frank's spare time he enjoyed deer hunting and going to garage sales. Frank could be found every morning sitting around the round table at the local restaurant drinking coffee and catching up on the town activities. He is survived by Son, Jason (Sara) Manke of Homer, MI; 3 Sisters, Janet (Leo) Diewald of Portage, MI, Phyllis Owen of Jackson, MI, Carol (Doug) Vogel of Albion, MI; Sister-in-law, Hattie Manke of Jackson, MI; 3 Brothers, Pete (Helen) Manke of Palm Harbor, FL, George (Dee) Manke of Homer, MI, Terry Manke of Hazel Green, AL; Brother-in-law, Dennis (Anne) Kabel of Ferndale, MI; and several Nieces and Nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a Sister, Dorothy Manke, and a Brother, Lloyd Manke. Friends and Family may call at the Finley Drive Chapel of the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, Michigan 49224 on Monday, October 20, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. with the Homer Masonic Temple Humanity Lodge #29 performing the Masonic Memorial at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00 8:00 p.m. with the Homer V.F.W Carrick-Jarosz Post #9411 performing their Ritual at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Finley Drive Chapel of the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Albion Memory Gardens. Assistance with memorial contributions to: American Diabetes Association, Department of Michigan VFW Cancer Program, and Homer VFW Post 9411 are available at the funeral home. www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com