Gerald H. Manlove

Jerry Manlove changed my life when I worked for him at Outlaw Ranch as the Wrangler in Custer, South Dakota. He was the Best, tough but tender hearted. I loved listening to his stories & his love of life & our lord! He was a gentleman & mentor that I'll always remember his AMAZING BOLD LOUD LAUGH!! Happy Trails Until We Meet Again... Laurie aka Blondie

Jerry's obituary was very complete and extremely well written. I met Jerry when I was 19 years old at a meeting of the American Lutheran Church Camp Directors in September, 1968. He was a camp leader extraordinaire, a consummate churchman, a trusted friend and an inspiration for everyone that he ever met. I loved how he laughed - with full gusto - just the way that he lived...

I met Jerry back in 1969 when I was hired as a very young director of Camp Frederick, a brand new ALC camp near Negley, Ohio. The following two Septembers, I attended the National Camp Director's Workshop and Jerry was in charge. His laughter was infectious and the event was inspiring, fun, future-oriented, hands-on helpful, and filled with laughter, love and optimism for life and for helping children. I remember Jerry played a pretty mean game of basketball back in those days and was always...

Condolences to this family. What an amazing person Mr. Manlove was.

Lindy - wow, a life well lived. Remembering Gerry and thinking of you with fond memories and much love Rollie & Peg

Spring 1951, Jerry (with his friend Bob Nervig) dragged Roger Johnston and me into his downtown St. Paul YMCA office and convinced us we should get off the summer streets of St Paul and work for $50 at Camp St. Croix. We were there for three fascinating summers, and the memories are like yesterday. Jerry never understood the word NO. He was and will forever be in my mind a pinnacle of a fine, forceful, loving human being.

I met and remember Jerry and Linde happily in Custer early 1980s...when they built a dream place there. A shining good man! Wonderful pair of humans!