Ralph Manz Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ralph Manz of Kiel, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 90, on January 2, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ralph Manz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben Manz and Nelda Manz (Rehm); his siblings, Donald Manz (Lorriane), Doris Maurer (Alan) and Dorothy Manz; his siblings-in-law, Patricia Bignell, Virginia Schneider, Paul Garbe Jr. and Kenneth Schneider; and his parents-in-law, Paul and Agnes Garbe (Mahloch).
He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Garbe; his children, Gail Krause (Don), Barbara Pontow (Robert), Richard Manz, James Manz (Jackie), Mark Manz (Amy Becker) and Sue Michels (Vern); and his sisters-in-law, Rosie Williams (Bob) and Katie Dyer (Ernie). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial fund has been established in Ralph's name.
