Herbert John Mahnke

MAHNKE

Posted By: Marthann (email)
Date: 1/10/2007 at 18:54:57

Mahnke, Herbert John
February 26, 1913 - December 29, 2006
Denison Bulletin/Review
1/9/2007
(posted with permission)

Herbert John, son of Herman and Laura (Voege) Mahnke, was born north of Arcadia, Iowa, on February 26, 1913. The family moved near Manning when he was a toddler, and he attended Iowa Township #2 and other country schools in the Manning area.

After completing the eighth grade, Herb began farming with his father northwest of Manning. He continued farming with his brothers. Herb was united in marriage with Inez Stoelk on September 19, 1940, at Rev. Ansorge's Lutheran parsonage in Manning. Six children were born to this union. The couple lived with Herb's parents for a year, then bought a farm northwest of Aspinwall where they farmed for nearly 60 years. Herb kept occupied with his row crops and various livestock. Herb and Inez moved to Manning in 1998, but he always kept track of the work out at the farm.

Herb was baptized in Arcadia and was a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. He was a faithful Christian who enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends. He was a farmer through and through and for him it was a way of life.

On December 29, 2006, Herb died at St. Anthony's Hospital in Carroll, Iowa, at the age of 93 years, 10 months and 3 days.

Preceding Herb in death are his parents; son Glen Mahnke; and brothers Alfred, Leonard, Raymond and William Mahnke.

He is survived by wife Inez Mahnke of Manning; daughter Joyce and husband John Campbell of Denison; four sons: Eugene Mahnke and wife Susan of Manilla; Richard Mahnke of Denver, Colorado; Larry Mahnke of Manning; and Randy Mahnke of Manning; six grandchildren: Jeffrey Hoffmeier and wife Suzanne of Gardner, Kansas; Joseph Campbell and wife Karla of Clarksville; James Campbell of New York, New York; Lori and husband Vince Waner of Westside; Robin and husband Michael Heaton of Fremont, Nebraska; and LeeAnn Mahnke of Fremont, Nebraska; sister-in-law Luella Mahnke of Manning; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, Iowa. Rev. Patrick Sparling and Rev. Daniel Vogel officiated the service and interment at the Manning Cemetery in Manning, Iowa. Fern Jensen served as organist for congregational hymns, "Lift High the Cross", "How Great Thou Art", "Amazing Grace" and "The Church's One Foundation". Those serving as casketbearers were Dan Muhlbauer, Dave Muhlbauer, Gary Witt, Jerry Willenborg, Tom Walters and Gary Voege. Serving as honorary casketbearers were Herb's grandchildren: Jeffrey Hoffmeier, Lori Waner, Robin Heaton, LeeAnn Mahnke, Joseph Campbell and James Campbell. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning was in charge of the arrangements.