March 28, 2024

Ronald G. Manley

Aug. 27, 2016

Ronald George “Pete” Manley, 63, passed from this life Saturday morning, Aug. 27, 2016, at his home in Newton.

Ron was born Sept. 8, 1952, in Newton, the son of Donald Ernest and Colleen Marie (Harbour) Manley. He was a graduate of the Newton Senior High, Class of 1970. Ron had grown up in the family business, (Lewis Greenhouse). On Sept. 23, 2000, Ron was united in marriage with Renee Pariseau in Newton. He was employed by the Maytag Company for 20 years, retiring in the Dryer Assembly Department. Ron enjoyed his family, and just sitting by the river, enjoyed fishing, all sports, especially basketball, football, the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Green Bay Packers. He was a member and past member of the Izaak Walton League and South Skunk River Blues Society, and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Ron is survived by his wife Renee; his children, Kara Manley (Shane Carstens), Gervaise Kendall (Larry), Lynnelle Bontty (Craig) and Brad Gregory; grandchildren, Chase, Jillian, Destiny, Gage, Lainy, Jack, Alek, Gavin, Oscar and Adelyn; sisters, Jayne McKeever (Mancil Laidig), Susan Manley (Randy Cooley) and Rebecca Farver (Tony); brothers-in-law, Richard Mackerman and Lyle Thurman; his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Manley; sisters, Nancy Mackerman, Kathy Thurman and Mary Manley; grandparents, George and Jennie Manley, and Ival Earl and Lillian Harbour.

A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, with a lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Ron's name to the Maytag Park & Recreation or a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com.