UNION, MO; FORMERLY of PAULDING, OH:
Roland (Ron) James Manz, 76, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2024 at his home in Union, Missouri. Roland was born on June 15, 1948. His parents were Emmanuel and Ruth (Schlatter) Manz.
Roland grew up in Paulding, Ohio attending Paulding schools, graduating in 1966. After graduation, he attended college in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He then worked at Magnavox in Ft. Wayne, Indiana until his marriage to Ardi Hodder when he moved to Bay City, Michigan. Later in life he moved to Missouri where he met his second wife Merrie Beth Wanager.
He attended Junction Apostolic Christian Church and was baptized in August 1969. After moving to Missouri, he attended the First Baptist Church of Union, Missouri where he served as the head of the media ministry. He and Merrie Beth were very dedicated and active members of their church.
Surviving are two sons, Ryan (Jennifer) Manz and Jeremy (fiancee’ Tammie Whittaker) Manz; two grandsons, Dakota Manz and Jesse Manz, and one granddaughter, Graclyn Manz. Also surviving are two great grandchildren, Levi and Millie Manz, all from Michigan.
Also surviving is a daughter, Katie (Corey) Aubuchan, a son, Andy Wanager, three grandsons, Conner Aubuchan, Matthew and Alexander Wanager, all from Missouri.
Surviving from Ohio are siblings Verginia Manz, Paul (Sandra) Manz, Viola Manz, and Helen (Pete) Hurd plus 11 nieces and nephews along with many cousins and friends.
There was a private burial service on August 6, 2024 in Union. Funeral services will be held on August 17, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Union, Missouri.
