Joseph C. Manning

Joseph C. Manning, 98, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall. He was born on December 26, 1921 in Arcadia, WI to Martin and Anna (Kupietz) Manning. Joe worked in shipping on the Great Lakes and served in the Merchant Marines during WWll. In his younger years he enjoyed trapping, hunting and fishing and continued to Trout and ice fish into his late 80’s. Joe was also a talented woodworker. On October 7, 1987 Joe married Ethel M. (Thesing) Nibbe. She died on May 7, 2008.

He is survived by a sister Ruth Harrison, many nieces and nephews, step-daughters Gloria Heck and Donna (Roger) Emerson, five step- grandchildren and four step- great grandchildren. In addition to his wife Ethel, he was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters Beatrice, Winnie and Roseanne, and two nieces Penny and Sara.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Schumacher – Kish Funeral & Cremation Services, 200 West Ave. S., La Crosse. Rev. Lawrence B. Berger will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in Arcadia, WI. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:30 AM until the time of service. Joe’s family appreciates the care given to Joe at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center over the past five months.