Robert M. Manke

Manke, Robert M. (Sea Bees Symbol) - Beloved husband of the late Barbara S. (nee Fronczak) Manke. Devoted father of Michael Manke, Catherine (Michael) Cothran and Jennifer (Robert) Gaughan. Loving grandfather of Kenneth, Natalie (Sam), Samana, Eric, Molly, Lily, Carson, Dalton and great grandfather of Reyna, Briar, Charlotte and Decker. Dear brother of Barbara M. (Betsy) Manke and Anne (Tom) Bowers and the late Paul and Norman Manke. Brother in law of Pam and the late Kenneth Fronczak. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Bob had a mountain named after him for his service with Seabees in Operation Deep Freeze.The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. 911 Englewood Ave. Friday, November 25th from 5-8 PM for Memorial Visitation . All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Good Shepherd R.C. Church (5442 Tonawanda Creek Rd., N. Tonawanda,14120) Saturday, November 26th at 10:00 AM . Flowers gratefully Declined. Memorials in Bob's memory to the Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport, NY 14094 . The family is grateful to the Dale Association for their fun and friendship. Please share condolences at www.mertzfh.com