Arthur Louis Manichl

SHEFFIELD LAKE – Arthur Louis Manichl, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 at New Life Hospice following a brief illness.
He was born December 19th, 1928 in Lorain Ohio and resided in Lorain most of his life, moving to Sheffield Lake in 1994.
Arthur graduated from Lorain High School in 1947. He served as a Naval Reserve and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War conflict.
Manichl was a journeyman electrician and lifelong member of the I.B.E.W. #129. He retired after 30 years as head of the Electrical Department of the city of Lorain and was a state certified electrical inspector. He taught apprenticeship classes at LCCC. Following his retirement from the city of Lorain, he became a part-time electrical inspector for Sheffield Lake, Sheffield Village and Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority.
Manichl was a lifelong member of the Masonic Order Black River Lodge in Lorain and the Scottish Rite and 32nd degree Mason, a member of Amvets #47, American Legion Post 30 and Lakeshore Methodist Church of Avon Lake.
He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling, traveling and sports. He loved his animals especially his little girl Dixie dog. Arthur enjoyed his yard work and feeding the birds.
Survivors include daughters, Becky Jo (Mark) Smith of Lorain and Lynn Ann (Doug) Price of Worthington, Ohio and three grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Casey Smith and Ian Price. He is also survived by his sisters, Vera McKlveen of Avon Lake, Rita Haladey of Fort Lauderdale, Fla and Norma Balmert of Lorain and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Betty Jean (Pontius) Manichl and parents, Agnes (Hobeck) and Louis Manichl.
Friends may call Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH (440) 244-1961 on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM. A service for Arthur will be held on Thursday at 6:00 PM officiated by Reverend Nancy Mannor with a dinner following the service at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo. A private Christian Burial service with military honors by the American Legion Post 30 and VFW Post 451, will be held at a later date at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Twp, OH. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035 or Lakeshore United Methodist Church, 33119 Electric Blvd, Avon Lake Ohio 44012.