Ruth C. Manke Obituary
In loving memory of Ruth C. Manke of Newington, Connecticut, who departed this world on March 21, 2026 at the age of 94. Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Paul Manke; her parents, Carl W. Helming and Clara A. Helming (Wunch); her brothers, Richard Helming (Audrey) and Robert Helming (Norma); and her daughter-in-law Kathy Manke.
She is survived by: her sons, Timothy Manke (Nancy), Peter Manke (LeeAnn) and John Manke (Nancy); her grandchildren, Beth Manke-Hutvagner (Timothy), Robert Manke, Pamela Weikel (Christopher), Christopher Manke (Allison), Meghan Manke-Moody (Justin), Andrew Manke (Katie) and Patricia Treviso (Michael); her great grandchildren, Noah, Henry, Samson, Leila, Nicholas, Aliana, Milana, Robert, Daisy, Rosie, Caden and Grant; her siblings, Rita Potts and Ronald Helming; her niece Barbara Helming; and her brother-in-law Alwin Manke.
Memorial donations in Ruth's name may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1655 Main St., Newington, CT 06111 or to Boy Scout Troop 347, 64 Willard Ave., Newington, CT 06111.
