Obituary of Clyde Manbeck
Clyde L. Manbeck, 80, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the Allen County Regional Hospital.
Clyde was born February 15, 1935, on the family farm west of Moran, Kansas, the oldest of ten children born to Everett and Thelma (Cloyd) Manbeck. He grew up on the farm, attended Golden Prairie Rural School and graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1959.
On April 12, 1959, Clyde married Marilyn K. Kincheloe at Trinity United Methodist Church in Iola. He worked for Gibson's Discount Store in retail management and retired from Pamida. The family made their home in Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Colorado and Oklahoma following his career with the company. After he retired, they moved to Iola and made their home on Marilyn's family's home place.
Clyde was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Iola and was an avid fisherman.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 56 years: Marilyn Manbeck of the home
3 Daughters: Cyndy Greenhagen of Iola, KS, Lisa Carter & husband, Brad of Skiatook, OK, and Carrie Sconza & husband, Michael of Wimberley, TX
1 Brother: Richard Manbeck & wife, Sherry of LaHarpe, KS
5 Sisters: Mary Clay & husband, Gerald of Iola, KS, Ida Andruss & husband, Philip of Topeka, KS, Ruth Caudell & husband, Sheldon of Colony, KS, Barbara Johnson & husband, Allen of Palo Pinto, TX and Beth Prock of Colony, KS
10 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters, Dorothy Gilman, Lucille McClanahan and Carolyn McGuffin.
VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola.
BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas
MEMORIAL: Allen County Community Food Pantry
Memorial gifts may be left at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel in Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.