1946
John
2023
John Edward Manninen
April 17, 1946 — February 15, 2023
Chassell
John E. Manninen, 76, a resident of Tapiola Rd., Chassell, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had been a resident patient.
He was born on April 17, 1946, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Edward and Cecelia (Houle) Manninen. John was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate of the J.A. Doelle High School. He then attended Soumi College where he received a business degree.
Mr. Manninen worked as a Tax preparer for H&R Block before being drafted into the United States Army serving in Viet Nam during the War.
John returned to the Copper Country and was united in marriage to Karen Kirchoff. After a few years, the couple parted but remained friends throughout the years.
Mr. Manninen had worked a variety of jobs over the years such as a carpenter, a butcher, a tax preparer and helping others with odd jobs until his retirement. John enjoyed time in the outdoors hunting, fishing, and working in his garden. He was a gifted bread baker and always was willing to share a loaf with friends and family.
Preceding him in death were his Parents, his brother Joseph Manninen, his sisters-in-law: Anna Manninen & Rose Manninen and his brother-in-law: Walter Luukuonen.
Surviving are:
His children: John (Jennifer) Manninen of Gwinn
Jeremie Manninen of Gwinn
Cindy Manninen of Sulphur, Louisiana
His unadopted children: Tina (Jason) Juntunen of Trimountain
Laura Wiinikka of South Range
4 Grandchildren (natural & unadopted) along with1 great-grandson
A special friend: Karin Piipponen of South Range
His siblings: Rose Luukkuonen of Trimountain
Wayne Manninen of Tapiola
Rita Petersen of Chassell
Ray Manninen of Baraga
James Manninen of Tapiola
Donald (Tammy Wallar) Manninen of Trimountain
Helen (Tom) Barney of Inman, SC
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
A memorial service for John will be held 11:00 am Saturday June 17, 2023, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Mt. View Chapel of South Range. Burial will be in the Mt. View Cemetery of South Range.
Friends may call on Saturday June 17, 2023, from 10:00 am until time of services at the fuenral home.
To view John's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net
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