Joseph C. Manning
Joseph C. Manning, 98, of La Crosse, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall.
He was born December 26, 1921, in Arcadia, to Martin and Anna (Kupietz) Manning. Joe worked in shipping on the Great Lakes and served in the Merchant Marines during WWII.
In his younger years, he enjoyed trapping, hunting and fishing and continued to trout and ice fish into his late 80s. Joe was also a talented woodworker. On October 7, 1987, Joe married Ethel M. (Thesing) Nibbe. She died May 7, 2008.
Joe is survived by a sister, Ruth Harrison; many nieces and nephews; step-daughters: Gloria Heck and Donna (Roger) Emerson; five step grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Ethel, he was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Beatrice, Winnie and Roseanne; and two nieces: Penny and Sara.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., at Schumacher – Kish Funeral & Cremation Services, 200 West Ave. South, La Crosse. Rev. Lawrence B. Berger will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in Arcadia. Visitation will be held Saturday at the funeral home, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Joe’s family appreciates the care given to Joe at Gundersen Tri-County Care Center over the past five months. The online guestbook is available at www.schumacher-kish.com.
