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JOHN MANLEY Obituary

JOHN P. "JACK" "SKIP" MANLEY, 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at home. Born in Locust Gap, Pa., he was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and worked as a mechanical engineer with International Harvester / Navistar for 38 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church and small Christian Community of St. Vincents and the UAW. He was a talented fine woodworker. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beverly of Fort Wayne; sons, Gregory Manley of Basel Switzerland and Stephen (Jane) Manley of Millersburg, Ind.; daughter, Carolyn Manley of Fort Wayne; son, Vincent (Nancy) Manley of Indianapolis; granddaughter, Jennifer Manley of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Gavin, Wyatt, Brody and Callen Manley of Indianapolis; cousin, Mary Janet Gosdock of Mt. Carmel, Pa.; and brother-in-law, DR. J. W. Ratliff of Lebanon, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cormac J. and Veronica H. Manley; and brother, Vincent Manley; sisters, Evelyn Hege and Geraldine Ratliff; and granddaughter, Zoe Manley. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, with calling one hour prior. Monsignor John Kuzmich officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with a Vigil at 4:30 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent dePaul Society or Parkview Hospice. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 28, 2012.
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Dear Beverly,

We were so sorry to learn of Jack's death. He was such a kind and inspiring man, and we have been blessed knowing both him and yourself. He is certainly blessed by God for his goodness while he was here. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this time. God bless!

Carol and Ed Johnson

January 27, 2013

Steve so sorry to hear about your loss. Praying God places his healing arms around you and your family and holds you tight during this time a sorrow. Love, Carol Burgess

Carol Burgess

January 9, 2013

Beverley,

I am praying for you daily. I enjoyed my visits with Jack. I always found myself smiling and laughing when I was talking with him.
Love,
Lynn Camino

Lynn Camino

January 3, 2013

I worked with Jack when I came to Navistar as a college grad.. It was a great experience working with kind person willing to show you the way around.

Lucas Satter

January 2, 2013

Bev, my sympathies and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Walsh CCHS '56
West Lafayette,Indiana

December 31, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Jack as a young engineer at Navistar. What a wonderful co-worker and friend. I wish I would have been able to stay in touch after his retirement. My condolences to the family.

Greg Sutter

December 30, 2012

Love you, grandpa! Thank you for all the great memories.

Jen

December 30, 2012

Love you, Pops

Stephen Manley

December 29, 2012

My husband and I both worked with Jack at Navistar, and he was one of my favorite people. He had a great sense of humor, and I always got a kick out of his little quiet chuckle! I know you will miss him, but I'm sure your memories will help you celebrate his life and legacy. My sincere sympathy.

Gwen Gephart

December 29, 2012

I met Mr. Manley while working in Membership Services at the Parkview YMCA. I have many fond memories of him and will cherish the wonderful stories he shared with me. May he rest in peace.

Amy Faylor

December 28, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Brenda Dosen

December 28, 2012

Jack and I worked and sat next to each other for several years at International. He was a good guy and I looked up to him as a father figure, giving me bits of wisdom from someone who had been there himself. One of his sayings was "it's a true-izm, which I still use today, and it became a joke between the two of us to call each other on the 25th of each month, to remind each other how many months is was until Christmas.

May God bless you friend, and your family. You will be missed.

Steve Hartman

December 28, 2012

To Steve, Jane & Family....
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
May God's Love & Comfort surround you...
It is difficult to lose loved ones at any time of the year but during the Holidays it often deepens the loss.
I urge you to hold on to the HOPE of Christmas in that God sent His Son to us for times like this....so that whoever believes in His Son and accepts Him as their Savior is given the Promise of Eternal Life.
May the True Meaning of Christmas be a comfort to each of you.
May the Memories of your Dad's Life and the times that you shared with him warm you....
And, may the Legacy Lessons he shared with you be passed on through the next generations....
Sincerely,
Beth* & Marv Bontrager, Goshen IN

December 28, 2012

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