Gordon
Gordon Maneke
Gordon Maneke of Portage, MI (formerly of Allegan), passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 in Portage. Gordon was born April 18, 1930 in Rodney, MI the son of George and Bertha (Jehnzen) Maneke.
He had worked for Otsego TV as a salesman and as a supervisor at Kalamazoo Paper. Gordon loved farming and grew and sold pumpkins to help with education expenses for his great-grandchildren; he enjoyed tinkering and fixing things, bowling and golf. He served for many years on the Trowbridge Township Board; enjoyed serving people in any capacity and loved serving at his church.
On July 1, 1951 in Rodney, MI he married Bette Chamberlain who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Brand of Parchment and Janice Maneke of WI; a granddaughter, Courtney Bailey; 2 great grandchildren, Chloe and Brandon; his siblings, Wanda (Richard) Myers, Keith (Glenna) Maneke; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Kryn Brand and siblings, Norman, Doug and Roger.
Friends may meet with Gordon’s family Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 10 A.M. until the time of the service at 11:00 A.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. Cremation will follow. The family is requesting that masks be worn for the visitation and service.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Gordon may be made to Hospice Care of SW MI or At the Master’s Feet Discipleship
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Jim and Joann Lumbard
August 21, 2021 at 6:30 pm
We were saddened to hear of Gordon’s passing. Your loss is huge and we can only share your pain and heartache. A great soul has departed, but the cherished memories shall never fade. Gordon was a wonderful and thoughtful man. He was a pillar of his home, church, and community. He will always be in the hearts and memories of all who loved him. May the constant love of caring friends and family give you strength in the days ahead. You are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
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Shelly Chapman
August 21, 2021 at 7:10 pm
So many memories of fun with you and Aunt Betty at your house. The bull getting lose to the darn chickens lol. The pancake people you made Scott and I for breakfast. Trying to see if I was able to drive your old snowmobile and that was a no lol. The time you showed up to deliver cloth diapers and wanted to see your new great niece and Brian didn’t know you yet and didn’t know if you needed to show the baby to get diapers . Say hi to my parents and my brother love you Uncle Gordon rest in peace.
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Mike
August 21, 2021 at 7:40 pm
You taught me so much. You also tolerated so much. You can watch Lawrence Welk with Kryn now. My prayers are with the rest of the family, we will all miss you greatly.
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Floyd Anderson
August 21, 2021 at 8:01 pm
Prayers to the Family
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Chloe Chamberlain
August 22, 2021 at 1:31 am
Rest In Peace uncle Gordon. Say hi to my dad, grandma, and grandpa! Love you and all the memories we have.
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George and Joyce Galloway
August 22, 2021 at 3:13 pm
Bette and family. We are so sorry to hear of Gordens passing. We will remember him for his friendliness and great smile.
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Lloyd & Louise Clawson
August 22, 2021 at 7:54 pm
We’ve known Gordon for many years. We remember his time at Red’s TV and have had breakfast at Trowbridge Church with him many times. He was a happy person and we enjoyed our talks. We are sorry for your loss and we know he will be missed.
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Micky Chamberlain
August 23, 2021 at 11:33 am
Gordon you will be missed by all of us, family and friends. You and Bette were always there for all celebrations. Whether it was a graduation, a wedding or any other gathering for family even great nieces and nephews, you were there with us. I remember you as Santa at Christmas coming in with a hoe saying “ho, ho, ho”. I am so sorry I can’t be with everyone on Tuesday as you were always there for us. Sending prayers for Peace, Comfort and Healing for everyone.
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Dale vote
August 23, 2021 at 12:29 pm
Bette and family, Gordon will be missed. After working with him on the trowbridge township planning Commission board for over 20 years we became close friends. He was always ready to debate even though he couldn’t always hear what was said! I very much enjoyed him and am sorry I won’t be able to attend as I now live in Cadillac. I will still be there in spirit and wish you peace and joy from Jesus.
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Mary (Shrout) Scott
August 23, 2021 at 2:25 pm
Bette I am sorry to hear you have lost your husband. Keep all your happy memories in your heart and Gordon will
always be with you. Love and prayers to you and your family. Mary (Shrout) Scott
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Dick and Sylvia Davis
August 23, 2021 at 5:17 pm
Betty and family. Our deepest condolences to all of you. Sure glad we got to spend the afternoon we did with both of you Such a pleasant time. We will miss Gordon.
Dick and Sylvia Davis
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Merry & James
August 23, 2021 at 6:50 pm
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Bette.
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Wayne. Laws. Family
August 23, 2021 at 8:09 pm
So sorry for your loss. Gordon always so happy at gathering of the family. Hope Betty is doing well. It certainly is a had time. Our prayers are with the whole family. Sorry times are like they are. We will not be attending the funeral but will thinking of all. Love and prayers. Wayne and Janet. Ryan Terri. Robin. Lorie. Renee Rick
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Tony & Linda Shumaker
August 24, 2021 at 10:24 am
We are rejoicing with heaven that Gordon is now in the presence of his savior, and resting in his eternal home. We wish we were home to join in the celebration of his life. He was such a character! Loved his Lord, loved his church, loved his family, and he loved to laugh! I just smile when I think of he and Betty together, it was always entertaining.
I can just imagine the hug he and Kryn had the day he arrived in heaven.
Peace be with you all, in Christ!
Pastor Tony
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Jill Culp
August 26, 2021 at 3:38 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue to be with all of you as you deal with the grief of losing such a special man You will miss him in body and sound but the memories will live on ❤️ Love always. Jill
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Larry and Amy Kaylor
August 26, 2021 at 7:40 pm
God speed . One of the most loving and caring individuals ever . We will never forget how Gordon could make you feel with a pat on the shoulder and that smile of his he could always brighten a day .
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Ben and Susie
August 27, 2021 at 8:59 am
Sorry to hear of your loss Bette, thoughts and prayers with you at this time.
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He had worked for Otsego TV as a salesman and as a supervisor at Kalamazoo Paper. Gordon loved farming and grew and sold pumpkins to help with education expenses for his great-grandchildren; he enjoyed tinkering and fixing things, bowling and golf. He served for many years on the Trowbridge Township Board; enjoyed serving people in any capacity and loved serving at his church.
On July 1, 1951 in Rodney, MI he married Bette Chamberlain who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Brand of Parchment and Janice Maneke of WI; a granddaughter, Courtney Bailey; 2 great grandchildren, Chloe and Brandon; his siblings, Wanda (Richard) Myers, Keith (Glenna) Maneke; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Kryn Brand and siblings, Norman, Doug and Roger.
Friends may meet with Gordon’s family Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 10 A.M. until the time of the service at 11:00 A.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. Cremation will follow. The family is requesting that masks be worn for the visitation and service.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Gordon may be made to Hospice Care of SW MI or At the Master’s Feet Discipleship
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Jim and Joann Lumbard
August 21, 2021 at 6:30 pm
We were saddened to hear of Gordon’s passing. Your loss is huge and we can only share your pain and heartache. A great soul has departed, but the cherished memories shall never fade. Gordon was a wonderful and thoughtful man. He was a pillar of his home, church, and community. He will always be in the hearts and memories of all who loved him. May the constant love of caring friends and family give you strength in the days ahead. You are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
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Shelly Chapman
August 21, 2021 at 7:10 pm
So many memories of fun with you and Aunt Betty at your house. The bull getting lose to the darn chickens lol. The pancake people you made Scott and I for breakfast. Trying to see if I was able to drive your old snowmobile and that was a no lol. The time you showed up to deliver cloth diapers and wanted to see your new great niece and Brian didn’t know you yet and didn’t know if you needed to show the baby to get diapers . Say hi to my parents and my brother love you Uncle Gordon rest in peace.
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Mike
August 21, 2021 at 7:40 pm
You taught me so much. You also tolerated so much. You can watch Lawrence Welk with Kryn now. My prayers are with the rest of the family, we will all miss you greatly.
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Floyd Anderson
August 21, 2021 at 8:01 pm
Prayers to the Family
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Chloe Chamberlain
August 22, 2021 at 1:31 am
Rest In Peace uncle Gordon. Say hi to my dad, grandma, and grandpa! Love you and all the memories we have.
Reply
George and Joyce Galloway
August 22, 2021 at 3:13 pm
Bette and family. We are so sorry to hear of Gordens passing. We will remember him for his friendliness and great smile.
Reply
Lloyd & Louise Clawson
August 22, 2021 at 7:54 pm
We’ve known Gordon for many years. We remember his time at Red’s TV and have had breakfast at Trowbridge Church with him many times. He was a happy person and we enjoyed our talks. We are sorry for your loss and we know he will be missed.
Reply
Micky Chamberlain
August 23, 2021 at 11:33 am
Gordon you will be missed by all of us, family and friends. You and Bette were always there for all celebrations. Whether it was a graduation, a wedding or any other gathering for family even great nieces and nephews, you were there with us. I remember you as Santa at Christmas coming in with a hoe saying “ho, ho, ho”. I am so sorry I can’t be with everyone on Tuesday as you were always there for us. Sending prayers for Peace, Comfort and Healing for everyone.
Reply
Dale vote
August 23, 2021 at 12:29 pm
Bette and family, Gordon will be missed. After working with him on the trowbridge township planning Commission board for over 20 years we became close friends. He was always ready to debate even though he couldn’t always hear what was said! I very much enjoyed him and am sorry I won’t be able to attend as I now live in Cadillac. I will still be there in spirit and wish you peace and joy from Jesus.
Reply
Mary (Shrout) Scott
August 23, 2021 at 2:25 pm
Bette I am sorry to hear you have lost your husband. Keep all your happy memories in your heart and Gordon will
always be with you. Love and prayers to you and your family. Mary (Shrout) Scott
Reply
Dick and Sylvia Davis
August 23, 2021 at 5:17 pm
Betty and family. Our deepest condolences to all of you. Sure glad we got to spend the afternoon we did with both of you Such a pleasant time. We will miss Gordon.
Dick and Sylvia Davis
Reply
Merry & James
August 23, 2021 at 6:50 pm
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Bette.
Reply
Wayne. Laws. Family
August 23, 2021 at 8:09 pm
So sorry for your loss. Gordon always so happy at gathering of the family. Hope Betty is doing well. It certainly is a had time. Our prayers are with the whole family. Sorry times are like they are. We will not be attending the funeral but will thinking of all. Love and prayers. Wayne and Janet. Ryan Terri. Robin. Lorie. Renee Rick
Reply
Tony & Linda Shumaker
August 24, 2021 at 10:24 am
We are rejoicing with heaven that Gordon is now in the presence of his savior, and resting in his eternal home. We wish we were home to join in the celebration of his life. He was such a character! Loved his Lord, loved his church, loved his family, and he loved to laugh! I just smile when I think of he and Betty together, it was always entertaining.
I can just imagine the hug he and Kryn had the day he arrived in heaven.
Peace be with you all, in Christ!
Pastor Tony
Reply
Jill Culp
August 26, 2021 at 3:38 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue to be with all of you as you deal with the grief of losing such a special man You will miss him in body and sound but the memories will live on ❤️ Love always. Jill
Reply
Larry and Amy Kaylor
August 26, 2021 at 7:40 pm
God speed . One of the most loving and caring individuals ever . We will never forget how Gordon could make you feel with a pat on the shoulder and that smile of his he could always brighten a day .
Reply
Ben and Susie
August 27, 2021 at 8:59 am
Sorry to hear of your loss Bette, thoughts and prayers with you at this time.
Reply
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