Merle Mangold Obituary
On July 30, 1961, Merle married Mary Carradus at Silver Creek Methodist Church. Three children were born to this union. Merle was a "Jack of all trades" working in plumbing, heating, electric and worked at Exide until his retirement. He was a volunteer firefighter for 21 years for the Manchester Fire Department. In his free time, he loved spending time outdoors deer and pheasant hunting and fishing. He was an awesome woodworker and enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary; children, Luanne (Bob) Becker of Manchester, Tim Mangold of Manchester, and David (Callie) Mangold of Manchester; four grandchildren, Nick Becker, Liz (Jake) Gearhart, Chelsie (Tyler) Ries, and Hannah (Derek Besick) Mangold; two great-grandchildren, Malcom Becker and Cord Gearhart; brother, Bruce (Mary) Mangold of Manchester; and sisters-in-law, Sue Mangold of Vinton and Judy Short of Manchester.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Duane Mangold and Don (Carole) Mangold.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
The service may be viewed at https://youtube.com/live/jqlWsLnYbzU.
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