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Rawlin Manak Obituary
July 10, 1941 - January 4, 2026
Rawlin Joseph "Joe" Manak, 84, of Columbus, Neb., died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Prairie Village Retirement Center in Columbus.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 9, at the Eagles Club (3205 12th Street, Columbus). Private family interment with military honors will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery.
Rawlin Joseph "Joe" Manak was born on July 10, 1941, in Clarkson, Neb., to John and Jennie (Kucera) Manak. He grew up in rural Stanton County and attended Clarkson High School. In 1959, he joined the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge in 1962. After his military discharge, Joe moved to Columbus and on June 1, 1963, was united in marriage to Sharron Smith.
Joe worked at Dale Electronics for 38 years as an inspector and supervisor and also did construction work during that time. He was a member of the American Legion. Joe enjoyed horseback riding, cooking, gardening, hunting and fishing.
Joe is survived by: son, Brett (Rebecca) Manak of Columbus, Neb.; granddaughters, Gabrielle (Corey) Bright, Brianna, Natasha & Claudia; great-grandson, Maokai Manak; daughter, Becki Baker of Columbus, Neb.; grandson, Dylan (Bella) Baker; great-grandchildren, Ashton, Arrow & Camille; son, Ben (Jessica) Manak of Columbus, Neb.; grandchildren, Wyatt & McKenzie; sister, Martha Larson of Omaha, Neb.; special Friend, Sharon Werner of Valparaiso, Neb.
Joe was preceded in death by: parents, John & Jennie Manak; wife, Sharron Manak; brother, Elden (Mary Ann) Manak; sister, Adella (Joey) Tomasek; sister, Marcella (Adolph) Shonka; brother-in-law, Dennis Larson.
Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com.
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Kenneth Kucera
January 10, 2026
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. You folks have our deepest sympathy. Me and Joe conversed on the phone several times over the years and always talked about seeing each other. But you know how it goes, always put it off. Never no time. We are sorry we couldn't attend as we heard about his passing too late.
Respectfully,
Cousin Ken Kucera and Maryln
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