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Terry Manmiller Obituary


Terry L. Manmiller, 61, of Blandon passed away Saturday morning in his residence surrounded by his loving family and Harley, his beloved dog. He was the husband of Ruth M. (Anderson) Manmiller. They had been happily married over 40 years.

Born in Blandon, he was the son of Margaret K. (Keller) Manmiller of Blandon and the late Charles L. Manmiller.

Terry was the Project Manager for Valentia, LTD, Blandon, last working on Friday of this past week. He had owned and operated his own contracting business for over 20 years and had been the Code Enforcement officer for Maidencreek Township.

He was a member of Maidencreek Church. Terry was an avid sportsman who strived to be the best. He also was the Grill Master for Kathryn's Katering at the Reading Phillies.

Other survivors include one son, Kevin L. and wife Gretchen Manmiller of Blandon; one daughter, Jodie A. and husband Matthew Tobias of Shoemakersville; and three grandchildren: Victoria Manmiller, and Jared and Austin Tobias.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc., 4914 Kutztown Rd., Temple, with the Rev. Sara Hertzog officiating. Interment to follow in Maidencreek Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 9:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday in the funeral home.

Please make memorial contributions to Maidencreek Church, 261 Main St., Blandon; the Blandon Fire Company, P.O. Box 141 Blandon; and the Blandon Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 258, Blandon, PA 19510. Online condolences may be recorded at www.milkinsgiles.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle on Jul. 10, 2011.

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Leonard Greth

July 18, 2011

Ruth and Family. I just returned from vacation and so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry has been a friend for 55 + years.

Lori Burkert

July 15, 2011

So sorry for your loss. I got to know Terry well during a work project we performed together 5 years ago. He often stopped to say hi when he passed me walking near your house. He will be missed.

Roy & Krista Timpe

July 14, 2011

Ruth & family, Terry will be missed. We will always remember his smile. Our prayers are with you.

Robert and Caroll Kopfer

July 13, 2011

Ruth and family,we are so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

David Mayer

July 13, 2011

To Ruth and her family, I am very sorry for your loss. My God bless you through this period.

The David Mayer Family, (Fleetwood, Pa)

Bruce Glauser

July 12, 2011

Ruth and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Terry. He was my friend from little league on up. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peter Gaspari

July 12, 2011

To the family of Terry Manmiller,
I was very sorry to hear of
Terry's passing. I met him a few years ago, at our work's fitness center. I always enjoyed our conversations. He would always speak very fondly of his family. He loved you all greatly. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Pete Gaspari

JoAnn Cinelli-Heiter (Stoudt)

July 12, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your loving memories bring you peace in comfort.

Scott & Jenni Hill

July 11, 2011

May your family find peace and comfort in all of your loving memories.

Keith & Susan Blankenbiller

July 11, 2011

Everyone at Blankenbiller Plumbing sends our prayers out to Terry's family. He was a gentle, kind man - a genuinely good person. Many, many people will have memories of Terry to put smiles on their faces when they think of him.

Jonnie Rothermel

July 11, 2011

Ruth and family sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts. May God Bless you all. Dick and Jonnie Rothermel

Darryl Kemmerer

July 11, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. All the guys at Allied will miss Terry's wit and humor.
God Bless.

Richard Hamilton

July 11, 2011

I was very shocked and saddened to hear about Terry’s death. To his family, please accept my condolences. He provided Fleetwood HS baseball with so many great memories.

Rick and Nancy Fritz

July 11, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. So many memories of Terry. God Bless.

Terry & Bonnie Rarick

July 10, 2011

Ruth, Kevin, Jodie & families, Our sincere Sympathy for the loss of a wonderful husband,great father and an all around great guy. Terry always thought of others before himself. He will be missed by many.

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