Jean Ellen Manuel Obituary
We announce the death of Jean Ellen Manuel of Botkins, Ohio, who passed away on June 18, 2026, at the age of 84. Jean Ellen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jean Ellen Manuel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Rasmussen and Lucille Rasmussen (Brown); her husband Michael Manuel; her brothers, Johnny Rasmussen and Jerry Rasmussen; her in-laws, Janet Manuel and Steve Thomas; and her nephews, Marty Thomas, Erik Rasmussen and Tyler Wilson.
She is survived by: her daughters, Janet Bergman (John) of Botkins, Julie Schmerge (Leo) of Botkins and Jeanne Brown (Jeff) of Wapakoneta; her grandchildren, Derek Bergman (Sarah), Kyle Bergman (Mackenzie), Andrea Bergman, Trenton Bergman (Amanda), Alex Bergman (Megan), Andy Schmerge (Breanna), Tyler Schmerge (Jenny), Brent Schmerge (Brooke), Kaitlyn Miller (Roger), Amanda Brown, Nathan Brown (Mikayla), Xavier Brown (Maddie) and Nolan Brown (Triniti); her great grandchildren, Cole, Bennett, Lucy, Knox, Will, Brooks, Avery, Ivan, Sophia, Gavin, Eva, Stella, Gwen, Camden, Carly, Cohen, Paxton, Callan and Hosea; her sister Judy Thomas; and her in-laws, Linda Rasmussen, Jerry Manuel (Pat), Mark Manuel (Carla) and Becky Hand (Jim).
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Immaculate Conception Church Organ Fund, Botkins Fire Department, or Grand Lake Home Health and Hospice.
