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Dr. William O. Manning

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Dr. William O. Manning 80, peacefully passed away February 22, 2007, while writing his acceptance letter to the Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, OK. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bettie and his children, Steve, Linda, Patrick (Buck) and Tom; grandchildren, Carl, Chelsea, Anna,...

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Grandpa I miss you so much and I wish I could of spent more time with you. I know your watching down on everyone and keeping us safe. I love you so much.

To the Manning Family,
Sending you heartfelt sympathy from Minnesota. I agree with Dave, look out Heaven !, Bill and Egon are together again!! They were "once in a lifetime guys" and will never be forgotten. I will always remember Bill calling all us Andersen kids "Andy" when we were in the High School. :)
Take Good Care and God Bless,

Kay Andersen (Esler)

Bill was my wrestling coach from 7th through 9th grade. I wish it could have been longer. I still remember my first tournament and Bill giving me a whack on the rear as I went out to wrestle a guy who had beaten me earlier. He said the earlier loss was a fluke.
I was thinking "What's a fluke?" as I walked out on the mat. Wonderful coach and an even better human being.
Thanks Bill,
Pat

We were sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We loved seeing and talking to him when he came into the
store. He was always so nice and cheerful. He will greatly missed!
Sincerely,
The Fry's Pharmacy Crew

Dearest Linda and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad! I have such great memories of our high school days and "your dad the principal" My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family!
Friends Forever!!!

Bettie, Steve, Linda and the entire Manning family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We feel so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend some time with Bill in Tucson over the last few years. Watch out everyone in Heaven, Bill and Egon are back together again!

Dave and Mary Andersen

Mrs. Manning,

I was so sad to hear of Bill's passing. As a member of the WHS Class of 1981, we were always honored to have had Dr. Manning "graduate" with us as he began his retirement. I returned to WHS as a teacher and would love when Bill returned to the school for visits. He always greeted me with a big smile and a huge hug. He made everyone feel so special.

He will be missed!

Dear Bettie, I was saddened ti hear about Bill's passing. He was a great coach an mentor. He taught me the meaning of "character." I was a member of the 1953 State Wrestling Championship team, thanks to Bill.

To all the Manning Family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Bill. We were classmates at West High School in Waterloo, Iowa.