David Arlie Manz

David Arlie Manz obituary

David Arlie Manz

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Nov

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Buffalo Ev. Covenant Church

Buffalo, MN

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Nov

22

Service

Buffalo Ev. Covenant Church

Buffalo, MN

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Nov

22

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Buffalo Ev. Covenant Church

Buffalo, MN

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Peterson Chapel – Buffalo

David Manz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peterson Chapel – Buffalo on Nov. 14, 2025.

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of St. Cloud, MN

November 16, 1981 – November 10, 2025

David Arlie Manz, age 43 of St. Cloud, MN, passed away on November 10, 2025 at his home in St. Cloud. David was born the son of David N. & Brenda (Otten) Manz on November 16, 1981 in Buffalo, MN.

David went to school in Buffalo, MN. He was known to be an avid reader and was typically wearing his pajama pants and crocs. His favorite times were pulling shenanigans on those he loved.

David is survived by his mother, Brenda (Bill) Jordan; siblings, Kristina Manz, Justin (Teresa Dongoski) Manz, Amber (Elijah) Behrends, Vince (Krystal) Manz, Miranda (Josh Erickson) Jordan and Scott (Alexandra) Jordan; nieces & nephews, Blazen, Faith, Marshall, Brody, Grace, McKenzie, Josephine; grandparents, Arlie & Joan Manz; also aunts, uncles other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by father, David N. Manz; grandparents, Vernon & Elizabeth Otten; cousin, Tyrell Ramsdell; hero, Hulk Hogan.

Celebration of David's life will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at Buffalo Ev. Covenant Church in Buffalo, MN.

Luncheon to held at the church following the service.

Interment will take place in the Swedish Mission Cemetery in Buffalo, MN.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Peterson Chapel – Buffalo

119 Central Avenue North P.O. Box 397, Buffalo, MN 55313

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Upcoming Events

Nov

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Buffalo Ev. Covenant Church

Buffalo, MN

Send Flowers

Nov

22

Service

Buffalo Ev. Covenant Church

Buffalo, MN

Send Flowers

Nov

22

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Buffalo Ev. Covenant Church

Buffalo, MN

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Peterson Chapel – Buffalo