Memorial
Maynard L. Manley, 89, passed away Tuesday June 16, 2015 at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 19, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Visitation will begin an hour prior to the service.
Maynard was born on October 16, 1925 to George and Gertrude Manley in Fairfield Iowa. On October 23, 1946 he married Verla Roth at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Maynard served with the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946 during W.W.I.I. After serving his country he worked construction and moved to Cedar Rapids working for the Cedar Rapids School board. He retired in 1990 after 30 years.
Maynard is survived by his daughters; Boni (Bruce) Nemecek and Peggy Schultz of Cedar Rapids 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 brother Gerald Manley of Fairfield.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Verla, daughter Judy Taylor, parents George and Gertrude Manley, brothers Forrest, George and Wayne Manley, sisters; Dora Tisor, Helen Richards and Betty Milligan.