Jerry W. "Jay" Manning

Jay, You will surely be missed by Karen and I. We spent many happy times together. We became friends with you and Jan immediately when we first met. In 2010, we became your next door neighbor at Viking Village Campground. Ever since, we have been great friends, more like family. You were ALWAYS cheerful and ready to laugh and tell a joke to make everyone around you feel cheerful. You included me in on activities with friends you have had for your entire adult life. I got to play golf, go to your Saturday morning coffee group, enjoy dinners at restaurants, happy hours at the campground and many other things where you and Jan made us feel like part of your family. You are still the biggest Packer fan I know. We had a friendly rivalry and had fun watching games together. I know there is a special place in heaven for people who made such a positive impact on everyone you knew. While you will not be here physically, you will always be here in our hearts. As you would always say to Karen and I every week when we left the camp ground, "LOVE YOU". We will remember you always for the bright, friendly and loving person that you have always been. All our love, Rick and Karen Reeves.

Just a few photos of our times together. The last photo is of Jays shed. I caught the rainbow coming down over it. Its a pretty good sign that the angels have always been around him.

I'm so sorry :( I wish we had stayed in touch more after Daddy passed. Goodbye Uncle Jerry....please tell my Daddy hello for me and Momma too, I miss them every day. Tammy

Jan and Manning family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family. Love, Jaime Farkas

Jan, We extend our deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time. Jay will be missed by many. He was a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you. Loretta and Dave Lechner