Ralph Manting Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ralph Manting of Big Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on December 28, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Manting and Kathryn Manting (Hanchett); his wife Judy (Post); and his daughter Lori O'Neil. He is survived by: his children, Shawna Crisenbery (Tim), Eric Manting (Martha Huttenlocher) and Laura Manting; his grandchildren, Logan O'Neil (Nick Schrader), Christopher O'Neil, Nick Manting and Jack Manting; his great grandchildren, Ryan, Corbin O'Neil and Scarlett Schrader; and his siblings, Thomas Manting (Sally) and Marcae Manting (Dave Martin).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Riley McKenzie Fund Endowment or The Arc of Mecosta County.
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