Thomas J. “Tom” Manning, 53, of Morrill, surrounded by his loving family, went to be with his Lord, Monday, March 14, 2016.

He was born April 14, 1962, at Grand Rapids, Michigan, one of six children born to David and Ruth Visser Manning.  Tom attended various schools due to his Dad being a pastor, with the family making Morrill their home during his teenage years.  He graduated from Sabetha High School with the class of 1981.  Tom worked a number of years for Mid Am Dairy at Sabetha prior to going to work at Sabetha Schools as a custodian, working the last 10 years at the elementary school.

He was faithfully attending the Woodlawn Baptist Church for some time.

Tom married Mary Bertus, November 11, 1989, at Avon, South Dakota.  They have made Morrill their home all of their married life where they raised their family.  Mary survives of the home.

Also surviving are their children:  Matthew Manning, Abby Manning, both of Morrill, Kristen Manning of Topeka; his parents:  David and Ruth Manning, of Morrill; three brothers:  David Manning, Jr. of Mulvane, KS, Tim Manning of Morrill, Dan Manning of Humboldt, NE; two sisters:  Karen Bronson of Unionville, IA, Kathy Manning of Lee’s Summit, MO; with numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will meet with friends from 6 until 8 Thursday evening, March 17, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.

A private celebration of Tom’s life will be at Woodlawn Baptist Church, with Pastor Duane Tramp officiating.  Private inurnment will be at a later date at Morrill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Tom Manning Memorial Fund, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com