Manning, Robert “Bob” Dean, passed away suddenly on Saturday March 26th 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his wife and children. Bob was born August 30th, 1939 to the late Floyd R. Manning and the late Louise Manning in Hoxie, Arkansas. Brother of Donald Manning, Douglas Manning and Terry Michael (deceased).
Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Manning; his daughter Stephanie Engel (Raymond Engel); his daughter Jacki Stephenson (Ray Stephenson); and grandchildren Jaime Simmons (John Simmons); John Stephenson (Melissa Stephenson); Jill Buzzel (Ross Buzzel); Jennifer Stephenson; Nicholas Engel; and Jeanie Stephenson; and great grandchildren Cailyn Simmons; John Simmons; Logan Simmons (deceased); Robert Simmons; Noah Stephenson; Levi Stephenson; Lucy Stephenson; Cora Stephenson. In addition, he leaves behind many friends and family, including dear sister-in-law, Susan Horton (late William Horton). Bob was predecesed by his wife’s parents, William and Alamae Horton; his wife’s siblings; John Horton Sr.; Catherine “Boots” Thornton (Vernon); Alamae Charlotte “Cookie” (Robert); Patricia Manning; and Sue Manning.
Bob was the most wonderful and loving husband to Ruth, meeting his sweetheart wife when she was 14 1/2 years old and he was 16 1/2 years old. They shared many friends together in their youth; especially Antoinette “Toni” Mueller (deceased); Jeanie Justice (deceased), Dale Byrd (deceased), and Ralph Horton. They married on Ruth’s birthday, in 1962, where soon after Bob was drafted into the US Army, stationed in Germany, where he drove military jeeps and trucks. Bob was discharged of his service in 1965, just in time for the birth of his first daughter, Stephanie. In 1967, his second daughter, Jacki was born. This prompted his aspiration for a solid 36 year career at Chrysler Corporation as an assemblyman. Bob’s life took off right away raising his daughters, and involving himself in all aspects of being “Dad”. Highlights of his life included the many fishing and hunting trips with his best friend and brother-in-law, William “Bill” Horton; the births of his many grandchildren and his great grandchildren; his grey Dodge Dakota; collecting coins and watches; attending all of the memorable family events; going to the casinos; eating up at Joey B’s on The Hill and playing Keno; and most of all being the best friend and love to Ruth!
Visitation for Bob will be Wednesday, March 30th, 4pm-8pm at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129. Funeral Service will be Thursday, March 31st, 10am, followed immediately by procession to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. The family would like to also thank all of the medical staff at Barnes Neurology Surgery ICU for all of the care given to our Bob.
We Love You and Already Miss You Dearly Dad! In a blink of an eye you were taken away from us! We pray for you and look forward to your spiritual guidance! Forever in our hearts!
We Love You and Already Miss You Dearly Dad! In a blink of an eye you were taken away from us! We pray for you and look forward to your spiritual guidance! Forever in our hearts!
Dad, I can’t believe this happened! I love you & miss you so very much. My heart is broken & life will not be the same without you. I’m numb but I know I will be with you again one day. You were THE best dad in the world! Rest in peace Daddy!
Dad, I can’t believe this happened! I love you & miss you so very much. My heart is broken & life will not be the same without you. I’m numb but I know I will be with you again one day. You were THE best dad in the world! Rest in peace Daddy!
Bob going to miss all your silly little pranks you played on me and all the times you went out of your way to come and get me, oh yea all the mirror’s you tried to pawn off on me too. Love you.
Bob going to miss all your silly little pranks you played on me and all the times you went out of your way to come and get me, oh yea all the mirror’s you tried to pawn off on me too. Love you.
My dear papa,
words can’t express how deeply distraught I am over losing you so suddenly. You have been the most amazing papa ever. You have always been there for me , it will be very hard to say goodbye , but I think instead I’ll say see ya later ! Hold tight to Logan for me and I hope you know how loved you are by many and how much I love and looked up to so very much. I know you’ll always be by my side . Love you papa rest well .
My dear papa,
words can’t express how deeply distraught I am over losing you so suddenly. You have been the most amazing papa ever. You have always been there for me , it will be very hard to say goodbye , but I think instead I’ll say see ya later ! Hold tight to Logan for me and I hope you know how loved you are by many and how much I love and looked up to so very much. I know you’ll always be by my side . Love you papa rest well .
Papa,
You were always a joy to be around. You and mama treated me like I was your own and for that I sincerely grateful. I can never thank you enough for making every family gathering so much fun, making me laugh so hard that I’d cry, and sharing your hobbies and interests with me. A loss like this, being so sudden, breaks my heart but I am truly blessed to mourn such an incredible man.
Till next time,
Kimberli xoxo
Papa,
You were always a joy to be around. You and mama treated me like I was your own and for that I sincerely grateful. I can never thank you enough for making every family gathering so much fun, making me laugh so hard that I’d cry, and sharing your hobbies and interests with me. A loss like this, being so sudden, breaks my heart but I am truly blessed to mourn such an incredible man.
Till next time,
Kimberli xoxo
The very best Papa in the world. I love you and miss you so much, the world will not be the same without you in it. Thank you for always being so present in our lives. Every important memory I have of my life you were there for it. You were truly the best Papa I could have asked for and you will never be forgotten. I love you so much.
The very best Papa in the world. I love you and miss you so much, the world will not be the same without you in it. Thank you for always being so present in our lives. Every important memory I have of my life you were there for it. You were truly the best Papa I could have asked for and you will never be forgotten. I love you so much.
You were the best Pawpaw there ever was! Not a day goes by without a memory of you or using something you taught me. It hurts me deeply and shocked us all that this happened out of nowhere but I know we’ll be together soon enough. I love you Pawpaw more than words could ever describe.
You were the best Pawpaw there ever was! Not a day goes by without a memory of you or using something you taught me. It hurts me deeply and shocked us all that this happened out of nowhere but I know we’ll be together soon enough. I love you Pawpaw more than words could ever describe.
Papa, this doesn’t feel real. You were THE best Papa ever. No one will ever compare to you or the memories with you and Mama. I love you so much and I’m so lucky to have gotten 21 years with you. Rest In Peace. I will see you again one day!
Papa, this doesn’t feel real. You were THE best Papa ever. No one will ever compare to you or the memories with you and Mama. I love you so much and I’m so lucky to have gotten 21 years with you. Rest In Peace. I will see you again one day!
Papa,
You were the only grandfather I got to know and I couldn’t imagine anyone to fit that role better than you did. You were always so funny and you left me with the greatest memories too. I still can’t believe this happened so suddenly. I love you so much papa.
Papa,
You were the only grandfather I got to know and I couldn’t imagine anyone to fit that role better than you did. You were always so funny and you left me with the greatest memories too. I still can’t believe this happened so suddenly. I love you so much papa.
Dad, it’s been 3 weeks since I last saw you, and I’ve cried every day because I miss you and can’t understand why this had to happen to you…you were always here for me, and I have so many memories of you out in the front of the house; whether it’s you sitting on the front porch, moving the water sprinkler around the front lawn, raking up all those “spiky balls” (gum balls), planting your flowers, moving your hanging baskets around, painting the porch and stairs, or you just standing at the top stair of the porch waving me “goodbye”…how I miss that wave goodbye now…so grateful I had you in my life for 57 years, yet I still wanted more time with you…I love you dad! Goodnight!
Dad, it’s been 3 weeks since I last saw you, and I’ve cried every day because I miss you and can’t understand why this had to happen to you…you were always here for me, and I have so many memories of you out in the front of the house; whether it’s you sitting on the front porch, moving the water sprinkler around the front lawn, raking up all those “spiky balls” (gum balls), planting your flowers, moving your hanging baskets around, painting the porch and stairs, or you just standing at the top stair of the porch waving me “goodbye”…how I miss that wave goodbye now…so grateful I had you in my life for 57 years, yet I still wanted more time with you…I love you dad! Goodnight!
I miss you dad! Planting your flowers!
I miss you dad! Planting your flowers!
Thinking of you tonight dad! Love you! Hoping to see you again!
Thinking of you tonight dad! Love you! Hoping to see you again!
Always in my heart! ♥️
Always in my heart! ♥️
August 30, 2022. Doug has just found out that Bob passed away and has talked to Don. They are both in tears and so heartbroken and confused. We pray for Bob and family. Our family dearly needs God’s Blessings. The
August 30, 2022. Doug has just found out that Bob passed away and has talked to Don. They are both in tears and so heartbroken and confused. We pray for Bob and family. Our family dearly needs God’s Blessings. The
Uncle Bob, I’m sorry to hear about your tragic accident….I found out 5 months after you passed. You were such a great Uncle…sorry I wasn’t close to you as an adult and my children and grandchildren didn’t even get a chance to meet you…. May You Rest In Peace….and kiss my son and brother and grandparents for me….much love….and broken heart…your niece Cindy
Uncle Bob, I’m sorry to hear about your tragic accident….I found out 5 months after you passed. You were such a great Uncle…sorry I wasn’t close to you as an adult and my children and grandchildren didn’t even get a chance to meet you…. May You Rest In Peace….and kiss my son and brother and grandparents for me….much love….and broken heart…your niece Cindy
Dad: I miss you so much! Your whole family misses you and prays for you! I know we’ll be with you again some day. For now, we’re trying to take care of mom, like you would have…Love, Steve
Dad: I miss you so much! Your whole family misses you and prays for you! I know we’ll be with you again some day. For now, we’re trying to take care of mom, like you would have…Love, Steve
Dad, just thinking of you this evening…your grandson Nick and his girlfriend Kimberli made sure to get your picture corrected back to your picture…wish you were here, mom’s spending the night with me tonight! The holiday season isn’t the same without you!!! Love you, Steve
Happy 85th Birthday Dad up in heaven! We all miss you! Jacki got mom a new cell phone today, we were laughing at how you would have called one of us to come show you both how to use it! Love, Steve