Charles Manning

Charles Eugene (Gene) Manning, 91, of Bazetta Township, died at 7:00 AM Monday, September 15, 2003 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.

Mr. Manning was born December 11, 1911 in Sandpoint, Idaho, the son of Robert G. and Virginia W. Manning. Most of his youth was spent in Roxbury, Kansas. He was a 1929 graduate of Roxbury High School.

He received a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Kansas in 1933, and an M.S. in Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1934. He attended the University of Illinois on a Tau Beta Pi fellowship, one of only five awarded nationwide that year.

He began working for Frigidaire in 1935. The realignment of industry caused by World War II brought him to this area in 1942 to work at Packard Electric Division of General Motors. Before retiring in 1972, he served in a number of capacities, including that of Assistant Chief Engineer, and later, Director of Research and Development.

He was a longtime member of the Cortland United Methodist Church, having served as Chairman of the Finance Committee during construction of the educational wing.

In retirement, he traveled extensively. He also spent a great deal of time building or repairing things for family and friends. He was known for his ability to fix almost anything.

His wife, Olivella Fielder Manning, whom he married November 1, 1936, passed away March 23, 1976.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Martin and Donna Manning of Bazetta Township; a son, Dr. Charles (Gus) Manning of Pleasanton, California; two granddaughters, Mary Anne Manning of Bazetta and Katherine (Kate) Manning of Massachusetts; and a sister, Janet Schroeder of Kansas City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two sisters: Virginia (Birdie) Krause and Muriel Youngstrom.

A memorial service for Mr. Manning will be held at the Cortland United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 7:30 PM. Cremation has taken place. Material contributions may be made to the church at 155 High Street, Cortland, Ohio 44410.

The McFarland and Son Funeral Home, 271 North Park Avenue, Warren, Ohio 44481 is in charge of arrangements.

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