Manchester Resident: Elmer August Manson, Jr.
Obituary: Elmer August Manson Jr., 91, of Manchester, Iowa
Elmer August Manson Jr., a beloved husband, father, and community member, passed away on August 6, 2025, at his home in Manchester, Iowa, surrounded by his family. He was 91 years old.
Born on August 17, 1933, in Oneida, Iowa, Elmer was the only surviving sibling of his parents, having lost his brothers Leonard, Harold, and Kenneth before him. He graduated from Dundee High School in 1950 at the age of 17, and three years later, he enlisted in the United States Army.
After his military service, Elmer returned to Iowa and married Doris Ann McQuillen on October 14, 1953, at St. Mary's in Manchester, Iowa. The couple went on to have four daughters: Cindy, Julie, Jane, and René. Elmer retired from farming in 1993 and moved to Manchester with his wife, Doris.
Visitation for Elmer will be held before the Mass of Christian Burial on August 12, 2025, from 8:45 - 10:45 am. The Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manchester, Iowa, at 11:00 am. The service will be live-streamed at http://blessedtrinitycluster.com. Cremation has already taken place.
Elmer's family and friends will deeply miss his kindness, wisdom, and the love he shared with everyone. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
[1] Local Obituary Source [2] St. Mary's Catholic Church Website [3] Blessed Trinity Cluster Website
- Elmer Manson, who hailed from Manchester, Iowa, had his obituary published in the local newspaper.
- The family and friends of the late Elmer Manson can pay their respects at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manchester, Iowa.
- Interested individuals can access the live streaming of Elmer Manson's Mass of Christian Burial through the Blessed Trinity Cluster website.
- Elmer Manson, a resident of Manchester, Iowa, spent his early years in the rural town of Oneida, Iowa.
- After his retirement from farming in 1993, Elmer Manson moved to Manchester, Iowa, with his wife Doris.
- Elmer Manson was not only a dedicated farmer but also a proud grandfather, instilling in his daughters' children the love for sports, including baseball, hockey, golf, and tennis.
- Elmer Manson, an Iowa native, served his country in the United States Army after graduating from Dundee High School at the age of 17.
- In addition to farming and family, Elmer Manson had a keen interest in fitness-and-exercise and health-and-wellness, often participating in local sports events and activities.
- Elmer Manson's brief stint in sports-betting during his retirement years was a topic of much amusement among his grandchildren and close friends, as he proved to be a loyal supporter of his favorite racing and tennis teams.
