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Kathryn A. “Kathy” Manbeck March 24, 1961 - September 26, 2023

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KATHRYN A. “KATHY” MANBECK, age 62,
of New Bremen, died unexpectedly in the Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waco, Texas at 6:46 P.M. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, while attending a YMCA Refit Revolution national convention. She was born on March 24, 1961 in Celina, the daughter of the late Kenneth A. Henschen and Peggy L.W. (Speckman) Henschen who survives in New Bremen. Also surviving is her son, Cody (Katie) Manbeck of New Bremen, her son in-law, Joe (Annette) Rammel of St. Marys, and her brother, Kent (Kathy) Henschen of Rockford, Illinois. Also left to cherish her memory are her precious grandchildren: Ella, Kinley, Jackson, Harper, and Brynn and step-grandchildren: Eli, Elise, and Emmie. Along with her father, Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Erin C. Rammel.

Kathy was a 1979 graduate New Bremen High School and went on to further her education at the University of Northwestern Ohio. She was an active member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen were she had taught Sunday school and been the Sunday school Superintendent, a member of church council, and had played in the bell choir for many years. She had worked at Crown Equipment Corp. in New Bremen for nearly 25 years where she was the supervisor of the credit/collections department. She had also worked at the South branch of the YMCA where she was a supervisor and fitness instructor for Refit Revolution. She had been active in the OCCL organization, locally in the TLC-OCCL, where she was the district president and also held several state offices. Kathy was a fun-loving, busy-body. She was an avid walker, and also completed several 5k races. She loved to spend time traveling and scrap booking with her friends, but most of all, she loved to spend time with and be involved in her children and grandchildren’s lives. Kathy will always be remembered for her big personality, her joyful spirit, kind smile, and her big laugh that would always light up a room.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen with Rev. Ken Locke officiating. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Saturday, at the church, one hour prior to the service. Memorial Contributions in memory of Kathy can be made to the St. Paul U.C.C. Memorial Fund (P.O. Box 6, New Bremen, Ohio 45869) or to the South branch of the YMCA (4075 Wuebker Road, Minster, Ohio 45865). Condolences and memories can be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen with Rev. Ken Locke officiating. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Saturday, at the church, one hour prior to the service. Memorial Contributions in memory of Kathy can be made to the St. Paul U.C.C. Memorial Fund (P.O. Box 6, New Bremen, Ohio 45869) or to the South branch of the YMCA (4075 Wuebker Road, Minster, Ohio 45865).

Condolences(8)

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    Lisa Thobe says
    September 28, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    Prayers for peace and comfort for all who knew and loved Kathy. Gone much too soon.

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    Roger and Cheryl Barlage says
    September 28, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to the family.
    Sending prayers and hugs 🙏❤️
    Kathy was a sweet person.

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    Dean & Kate Hartwig says
    September 29, 2023 at 6:46 am

    Our deepest sympathy to Kathy’s family, and all who knew and loved her. Her joyful spirit was contagious! Prayers to all grieving her loss.

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    Bev and Jeff Gerber says
    September 29, 2023 at 3:03 pm

    Our sincerest condolences to Peg, Cody and the rest of the family on the loss of Kathy. Prayers you will find God’s comfort as you morn your loss.

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    Mark and Amy Poeppelman says
    October 3, 2023 at 7:22 am

    Where do you even begin to say goodbye to someone who was so full of life and spread joy to everyone she met? Kathy was truly an amazing lady who loved everyone. You always left with a smile on your face after being with her. Our most sincere condolences to Cody, Katie, Joe and her precious grandchildren.

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    Debra Lear says
    October 4, 2023 at 6:07 pm

    Sending my condolences and prayers to the family. Kathy was such a sweet person and loved by many.

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    Marilyn Sommer says
    October 5, 2023 at 9:56 am

    My sincere condolences to Peg and Kathy’s family, that you will have peace and comfort, knowing she lived life to the fullest.

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    Joyce Klein Evers says
    October 6, 2023 at 5:53 pm

    My deepest sympathy to Kathy’s family. Prayers for peace and comfort.

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