Paul Manz

How privileged I feel to have heard this great man work his magic on the organ the times he came to the San Diego area. I met him, personally, at a reception after a concert and I was amazed at the humble, modest nature of this great artist. I asked him for his autograph that day and it is one of my most cherished treasures along with several recordings of his organ music.

He was and always will remain a great inspiration to this organist of a small southeran California...

My thoughts and prayers are with you at the death of Paul Manz. Just knowing he is with the Father and no longer with us, leaves a void in my life. I'm sure he is sitting with JS Bach and they are comparing notes, with Paul simplyifing the music. Although I didn't know him personally, I felt a closeness to him via his music that I frequently play. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time.

I knew Paul first through his music. Later as a seminary student he taught theology through the music he shared with us. I was priveldged as a pastor to welcome him to bless and dedicate a new organ in my sanctuary. His humor, laughter and joy are eclipsed only by his talent at the bench. Blessed are we who have known him, blessed is he now at home with Christ.

Although I did not know the man Paul Manz, I certainly knew his music and appreciated his compositions so much. He was able to compose music that even an "average" organist could play and sound very accomplished. This year when I pull out some of his Christmas music I will remember this very remarkable musician. You as a family have my sympathy in your loss.

Although I did not know the man Paul Manz, I certainly knew his music and appreciated his compositions so much. He was able to compose music that even an "average" organist could play and sound very accomplished. This year when I pull out some of his Christmas music I will remember this very remarkable musician. You as a family have my sympathy in your loss.

My life was touched by his music in more ways than I can say. He taught me about hymn playing, and to inspire congregational singing. From the first time I heard one of his Hymn Festivals at Atonement Lutheran in Florissant, Missouri, I knew that I was listening to something, someONE, special. His music will continue to inspire, to draw people closer to God through worship. May God give comfort to those who mourn. Soli Deo Gloria!

He literally kept me in school - I was ready to leave. Oh, how I wish I could have been there for the Memorial Service. He (and Ruth) WILL be missed! (Dale Fisk, Pleasant Hill, MO)

Paul's gift of loving the people he served while molding their ears and hearts through incredible artistry and imagination at the keyboard has been and will continue to be a witness to all of us who continue to serve in our own corner of God's vineyard. Inspiring, uplifting, gentle, intelligent and a winsome personality all belong to Paul Manz. His gift was immense and generously given to others. Our present from God was Paul Manz.

To study organ from Paul was one of the great blessings of my life. To know and love him as a friend to my family and me was even greater. And to be counted along with this humble and faithful redeemed child of God as fellow citizens of heaven and saints of God is the greatest of all.
Revelation 14:13
Our love and sympathy.