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Raymond Manzel Obituary
Age 92, died Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Chelsea Community Hospital. He was born September 9, 1919 in Livonia, Michigan, the son of Herman & Bertha (Ash) Manzel. Ray farmed on Loeffler and Scio Church for 34 years, and worked for King-Seely in Ann Arbor and Chrysler Introl at the Scio Plant in Ann Arbor. He retired from Chrysler in 1981. Ray has been a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chelsea since 1954. On Oct. 4, 1946, he married Frances M. Bakhaus at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, and she survives. Other survivors include one son, Jerry Manzel of Lodi, CA; and 17 nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen (Manzel) Donovan on October 18, 1991; his sister Helen Peck in June in 1999; and his brother, Ernest Manzel in 2011. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 18, 11:00 am at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chelsea, with Rev. John Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Saturday from 6-8 pm and Sunday from 4 - 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sandy Bailey-Ball
June 26, 2012
Fran I am sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I know you will be lost without him. You are in my prayers.
June 17, 2012
I remember 50 years ago, as a child when our family driving in the snow, all the way from New Hudson, Michigan. Ray was the gracious host who was so patient with us rowdy children, and always so quick to smile.
This world will miss such a fine example of kindness. Francis, Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Dan and Jeanine Fletcher
June 17, 2012
Our hearts and prayers are with you, dear Aunt Fran and Jerry, as we celebrate Uncle Ray's victory over death and mourn our personal loss. Thanks for the tractor rides, Uncle Ray, and all the euchre tips! Love Lonna and Bob
Janna Heskett
June 16, 2012
Uncle Ray,
Good bye for now. I'll see you in heaven along with Mom and Dad and other faithful believers.
Janna
Howard Poley
June 16, 2012
Our thoughts and prayer are with Rays family. We will always remember Ray as a kind and gentle man, a person anyone would be proud to call friend. We will never forget all the help and kindness you and Fran gave us when we moved on your road and over the 40 + years since. RIP
Pamela (Peck) Brown
June 16, 2012
The world has lost a kind man, with a big heart and a warm smile.
In his 92 years, he saw a lot, accomplished a lot, and enjoyed life.
His life should and will be celebrated.
Chris & Pamela Brown
South Carolina
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