Joseph Manley Jr.

Joseph W. Manley Jr. passed away Monday, December 12, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 26, 1934 in Albia, Iowa to Joseph W. and Ada (Evans) Manley.

He graduated from Albia High School in 1952 and lived the majority of his life on the north side of Des Moines. He worked at Iowa Towel and Linen Company, Armstrong Tire and Rubber, and for many years he was the Chief of Security at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. He loved trains, air planes, auto racing, boating, and camping.

He spent many years at Rathbun Lake and Clear Lake teaching countless people how to water ski. Joe demonstrated to all how to be a Good Samaritan to those in need. He loved to pull practical jokes and had a great sense of humor.

He is survived by his daughters: Laura Robertson (Rev. Craig) and Kathie Lewis (Phil); grandchildren, Andrew Robertson (fiancée Paige Thompson), Nicholas Robertson (Courtney), Lindsay Ternes, and Elise Alexander (Josh); great- grandchildren, Cade Ternes, Benjamin Wilson, and Lincoln Alexander; as well as his special friend and care giver, Ruth Daggett.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Manley; his parents; son, Kevin Manley; and his sisters, Josephine Claver, Edna Holder, and Ruth Dunkin.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16, also at the funeral home with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Drake Women’s Basketball or Ramsey Village in loving memory of Joseph.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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