Katherine Christene Manger Obituary
The passing of Katherine Christene Manger of Wapakoneta, Ohio occurred on September 5, 2026. Katherine, born on November 12, 1937, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles J. Walter and Sally Ann Walter (Wheeler); her husband Paul Richard "Bung" Manger; her sister Phyllis J.; her brother-in-law Richard Wagner; her brother Charles Joseph "Joe" Walter; and her siblings-in-law, Patty, Robert Pickering, Marvin, Louise Fisher and Thomas "Red" Manger.
She is survived by: her children, Barbara C. Caripides (Christy Pinney) of Sacramento, CA and Martin J. "Marty" Manger (Melissa); her grandchildren, Lukas Manger (Grace), Kaitlin Manger (Brandon Maffitt) and Lydia Manger (Eli VanMeter); her siblings, Nancy J. Merrill (late Eddie), Elizabeth, Columbus and David M. Walter (June) of Fryburg, OH; and her sisters-in-law, Linda Walter and Carol Manger. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory (1102 Lincoln Ave, Wapakoneta, OH 45895). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. John Catholic Church (11319 Van Buren St, Wapakoneta, OH 45895).
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Holy Face of Jesus Parish or the Cancer Association of Auglaize County.
