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Richard Manson Obituary
Richard Ralph Manson, 90, of Freeport, passed away Monday June 29, 2020 at Walnut Acres Nursing Center. Richard was born March 2, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Lillian (Malmgren) Manson. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War. Mr. Manson married Irene Pitterle June 11, 1955. He was a graduate of Rockford East High School and 1955 graduate of Beloit College. Richard attended University of Illinois for his post graduate studies at the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations. For 20 years he was the Executive Director of St. Vincent and St. Joseph's home. He was also the plant manager for 20 years at Atwood Manufacturing, and he also worked at M.T.E.. in Rockford. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church., Aquin Boosters Club, and he was previously the President of Freeport Catholic Schools. Richard is survived by his wife Irene of Freeport; four sons, Steven (Margaret "Peggy") Manson of Lacrosse, WI., David (Karen) Manson of Freeport, Daniel (Sue) Manson of Kalispell, MT., and James (Christine) Manson of Freeport; three daughters, Kathleen (Gary) Schweigert of German Valley, Ann (David) Dougherty of Freeport, and Martha (David) Eaheart of Shorewood, IL.; and sister, Marilyn (John) Fulton of Roscoe; also surviving are 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mr. Manson is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Robert; great-granddaughter, Harlow. Family funeral mass will be held Friday July 3, 2020 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Memorial services will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and Walnut Acres Nursing Center in Richard's memory. Please sign his guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com
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paul manson
July 2, 2020
Uncle rich always had great stories to tell. Will always remember the picnics our family had out by the airport. You will be missed.
Kathleen Carlson
July 2, 2020
My prayers for all of this beautiful family. Dick will be missed by so many whose lives he touched in such a meaningful way.
Abigail Manson
July 2, 2020
Richard Manson was my grandfather, but he was also my best friend. He was my teacher, advocate, and leader. Im going to miss him.
Phyllis Wendt
July 1, 2020
I have so much respect for Richard. He was a wonderful man who treated everyone with kindness and respect. I hope the memories and support from family and friends give you comfort at this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers.
GH
July 1, 2020
My condolences to the Manson and Pitterle families, in the loss of Richard. He was a great man because he was humble, which made him equally great as a leader. He made people's lives better and along with Irene, raised a wonderful family. Steve & Peg, Kathy, Dave, Ann, Dan, Jim and Martha, you have been blessed to have a dad who was an exemplary man. He loved your mom steadfastly, which was a gift to you! Be comforted in knowing, others grieve with you, will pray for you and Irene and be thinking of you in the days to come.
Richard was the kind of father every child wishes to have and you are his legacy.
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