Charles Craig Mannschreck 1944 - 2019
St. Joseph, MO—Charles Craig Mannschreck died peacefully August 21, 2019 and leaves behind a profound legacy.
Craig was born on November 6, 1944 to parents, Charles and Arline Mannschreck in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Graduating from Central High School in 1962 as President of his class for all four years, President of the National Honor Society. Craig was tri-captain of the football team and All-American football player. He graduated from Texas Christian University in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts degree where he was president of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Craig served in Vietnam as a United States Marine Corps aviator, flying attack helicopters.
Throughout his life, Craig was a pillar in the Saint Joseph community. Craig served as president of the Mannschreck Book Store, served on the AAA Board for the Midwest Region. He took great pride in running the chains at Central High School football games for 40 years. He was a pickle ball enthusiast. Craig was a deacon of Wyatt Park Christian Church, president of the board and he also sang in the church choir.
In 2000, Craig became C.O.O. of Resource One in Springfield, Illinois where he received the Small Businessperson of the Year Award from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Commuting from Saint Joseph weekly, Craig quickly became an irreplaceable part of the Springfield community where his presence will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Craig is survived by his wife, Judith, Saint Joseph, MO; sons, Chapman (Ashley), Houston, TX, Mitchell (Lauren), Smithville, MO; brother, Dannen (Sandy), Barrington, NH; sister, Sherrill Adams(Jerry), Southampton, NY; grandchildren, Campbell, Colt, Henry, Dalton; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The legacy he leaves shines brightly through his sons, his grandchildren and through the way we each may choose to carry the best parts of Craig with us every day.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Sunday, Wyatt Park Christian Church. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:00 to 2:45 P.M. prior to the service. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests gifts to Wyatt Park Christian Church, Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, Noyes Home for Children, or the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

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Published by The State Journal-Register from Aug. 23 to Aug. 31, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Mannschreck

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11 Entries

Linda Stillwagon

August 27, 2019

I am so sad to see this. I met Craig 10 years ago doing business with him at Resource One. My office purchased chairs from him. He was one of a kind. We would talk like we knew each other for years. He would always ask about my parents and my daughter. Then I would ask about his. He always had the nicest stories about his family. When I would not need to order anything for a long time he would just call to check on me. I will miss hearing from him. What a wonderful man with a heart of gold. Rest in paradise Craig. Much love!

Thomas R Henderson

August 27, 2019

I met Craig 9 years ago. Our first meeting developed into a great friendship. He would stop by my office on a regular basis to check in and share some great stories. He also allowed my 2 sons to make a presentation to the Resource One team about their granite business. I admired his contribution to our country as a Marine flight aviator as well as his contribution in the business community. He and his family will always be in my prayers. A very sincere gentleman who will be missed by all. May God grant him eternal rest and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Michael Rapps

August 26, 2019

I knew Craig as just Craig, a great guy. I was unaware of all of his accomplishments and contributions. Now that I know, it all makes sense. That's the kind of person he was. We expect great things from great people. He will be missed.

- Mike Rapps

Carol and Joe Mullen

August 26, 2019

Deepest sympathy to Craig's family and to his colleagues. He was truly one of the nicest people I ever met. I worked near his office and we would meet on the sidewalk each morning to chat and share family updates. I feel as though I know all of you personally. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that Craig was loved deeply by many in the Springfield community. We are all better people for knowing him and will miss his friendship dearly.
Rest In Peace, turkey.

Tom Wiessing

August 25, 2019

I met Craig at Cheddars in Spfld where he often sat at the bar to eat (always the same salad and never a drink of alcohol) and talk with others. We found in talking that we both were marines and a simple bond was formed. He talked often of his kids and wife. Craig was obviously a very class individual with character that was above reproach. I walk away a better man from knowing him...he just had that something that caused others to elevate. May god rest his soul and watch over his family. Semper Fi Marine!

Kelly Alexander

August 25, 2019

I met Craig when Alicia started her career with Resource One. From the first conversation it clear Craig was one of those unforgettable aquaintances. Our condolences to his family and his Resource One family.

Bob Flynn

August 25, 2019

So very sorry to hear about the passing of our great friend, truly a class gentleman loved by all. His many Phi Delt friends and brothers at TCU will attest to him as one of the greatest Phi's of them all. Such a caring guy to everyone, super sense of humor, fantastic business man and loved his family and lovely wife, Judy, so very much.
The best to his great kids, Judy, and may he rest in peace forever. No words can really describe him, one of a kind!!!

August 24, 2019

Rest in Peace Marine. Semper Fi.