Franklin P. "Frank" Manger 67, of Wapakoneta and Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Botkins, died at 10:02 p.m. October 21, 2009 at Peace River Regional Medical Center, Port Charlotte, FL.
He was born on June 3, 1942, in Shelby County, to M. Robert and Helen (Fisher) Manger who preceded him in death. On June 24, 1967, he married Suzanne (Dietz) Manger, who survives.
Mr. Manger is survived by three daughters Paula (Tom) Krivak of Sewickley, PA; Kristine (Tim) Mesker of West Chester, OH; Deanna (Andy) Morris of San Jose, CA; 4 grandchildren; Courtney and Thomas Krivak; Erica and Conner Mesker.
Mr. Manger is also survived by one sister; Nancy Eyink of Wapakoneta; one brother Robert M. (Dottie) Manger of Wapakoneta; two sisters in law Charlotte Manger of West Jefferson and Marge (Jesse) Rupert of Houston, TX; one brother in law Gene (Barb) Dietz of Lima.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Donald and Johnny Manger; and one sister Ruth Schaub.
Mr. Manger was a graduate of Botkins High School class of 1960. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as a mechanic. He retired as co-owner and president of BEEM Construction in 2001. He was also employed by Brown Welding and Schnippel Construction.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. He was also a member of the Moose and Eagles, along with T.O.R.C.'s and L.A.R.K.'s RC flying clubs. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and especially enjoyed RC model airplanes. He was a favorite uncle of many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. The Rev. Matthew Lee will officiate. The body will be cremated after the service.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services 615 N. Dixie Hwy., Wapakoneta, where a prayer service will be held at 7:45 p.m.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice or to the family who will forward them to various missionary churches in Florida.
Condolences may be expressed at schlosserfuneralhome.com