Yoshio Manuel Matsunami was born January 4, 1928 in Sacramento, CA to Kanichi and Yanayo Matsunami. He was the seventh of eleven children. The Matsunami family was forced to relocate to the Topaz Internment Camp during World War II, where Manuel graduated from high school in 1945. He lived in Omaha with his family briefly after being allowed to leave camp and before he enlisted with the U.S. Navy in January 1946, serving on the U.S.S. Boxer. He was honorably discharged in November 1947 and entered the Naval Reserves. He was called up to active service in September 1950 and released in April 1952. He was honorably discharged again in June 1954. While in service, Manuel received the World War II Victory Medal, the Philippine Independence Campaign Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal.Manuel met Doris Weathers in 1952, and they were married on September 4, 1955 in Anthon, Iowa. They had six children: Randy, Ricky, Renee, Russ, Rhonda and Ris. Manuel was always active in the children's sports activities. The family was honored by Omaha Northwest High School (where all six children graduated) in its inaugural Alumni Family Achievement Award in 2012. Manuel and Doris have 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.Manuel became a watchmaker and jeweler by trade and owned Matsunami Jewelers in Omaha for over 30 years. Manuel served as a President for the Omaha Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League and as the VFW Commander for Omaha Post 3421 from 1996-1997. Manuel was also active in the Optimist Club and is a Mason.He passed away on April 6, 2019 in Omaha, NE; he was 91 years old.Graveside service Friday, May 10, 11:30am, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Interment Fri, May 10, 2019 at 11:30 am Forest Lawn Cemetery 7909 Mormon Bridge RoadOmaha, Nebraska 68152