Harry L. Manges Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Harry L. Manges of Manhattan, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 97, on February 10, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Harry L. Manges to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Manges and Charlotte Manges (Scott); his wife Elaine Hope Whitney; his daughter Charlotte E. Manges; and his sisters, Phyllis Pace and Wilma Lanning.
He is survived by: his brother Loren E. Manges of Cameron Park, CA; his sons, Rodney E. Manges (Shelley) of Manhattan, James W. Manges (Becky) of Overland Park, KS and David J. Manges Sr. of Dayton, OH; and his grandchildren, David J. Manges Jr. (Valerie) of Virginia Beach, VA, Taylor H. Provine (Kirk) of Manhattan and Timothy J. Manges (Kelly) of Manhattan. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harry and Elaine Manges Family International Scholarship for Biological and Agricultural Engineering at KSU or the Manhattan First United Methodist Church.
