Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church Saturday, December 12, surrounded by love. Cherished husband of Debra Sloan Manz; loving father of and grandfather to Philip g~Grace (Taylor) Kohn, gg~Lincoln B. Dec 8, Laura g~Brock, Steven (Luanne) g~Vincent, Terese (Todd) Wimer g~Molly and Mason, and Michele (Jeff) Zimmerman g~Andrew, Ava and Maya. He was preceded in death by his stepson, Jason Estopare g~Nichole, Anna, and Carter and raised his loving stepdaughter, Brittany Hafertepe g~Olivia.
When he was told in November that he had stage four cancer, his response was, “I’ve lived a long and happy life, have amazing children and grandchildren, a career as an engineer and architect that I’ve loved. I’ve been a Blessed man.” Bill loved his in ground pool, especially when his beloved family or some of his many friends were enjoying it with him. His favorite thoughts on life, which he expressed often, was, “Isn’t this nice.” He will be missed by many, especially by his sister Mary and brother Jim, nieces and nephews, in-laws, and very dear friends. We will be posting ‘Dad and Bill” stories as well as his many achievements of a long life well lived on kutisfuneralhomes.com
SERVICES: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd., Friday, December 18 at 3:30 pm. A 10 am Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 19, at Queen of All Saints, 6603 Christopher Dr., 63129 (which will be live streamed) followed by interment at Mount Olive Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please help someone pay a bill or buy a gift for their children this holy Christmas Season, perhaps someone in your own family.
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Manz Family, please accept our deepest condolences, we will keep you in our prayers.
Joseph and Therese
DeMoor
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Manz Family, please accept our deepest condolences, we will keep you in our prayers.
Joseph and Therese
DeMoor
Debbie, we send our love and sincerest condolences to you and your family. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Mike & Madonna Godfrey
Debbie, we send our love and sincerest condolences to you and your family. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Mike & Madonna Godfrey
Bill was a good man in his work and his charitable outreach. We started at William Tao & Associates the same year and he was a great sounding board for me as I learned the ropes. So sorry for your loss.
Bill was a good man in his work and his charitable outreach. We started at William Tao & Associates the same year and he was a great sounding board for me as I learned the ropes. So sorry for your loss.
Blessings to his family and friends. How fortunate to have known Bill. He was such an incredible thinker and loved many people who completed him. May he rest in God’s Peace.
Blessings to his family and friends. How fortunate to have known Bill. He was such an incredible thinker and loved many people who completed him. May he rest in God’s Peace.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs! Bill was a GREAT man and will truly be missed. Love you!!
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs! Bill was a GREAT man and will truly be missed. Love you!!
Much love to all of Uncle Bill’s family and friends as we mourn our loss. So thankful God allowed me to see him late this past summer.
Donna Fusco Utter
Much love to all of Uncle Bill’s family and friends as we mourn our loss. So thankful God allowed me to see him late this past summer.
Donna Fusco Utter
Phil, Laura, Steve, Terese, Michele,
Love you cousins! Thinking of you all during this very difficult time and I’m praying for your healing.
Linda Alfano
Phil, Laura, Steve, Terese, Michele,
Love you cousins! Thinking of you all during this very difficult time and I’m praying for your healing.
Linda Alfano
Deepest sympathies to our Manz cousins. We will miss Unlce Bill terribly but will remember him fondly, especially poolside with the gang. May your special memories of Dad bring comfort at this time.
Deepest sympathies to our Manz cousins. We will miss Unlce Bill terribly but will remember him fondly, especially poolside with the gang. May your special memories of Dad bring comfort at this time.
I was fortunate enough to be at that outdoor pool on several occasions. I always appreciated Bill’s welcoming personality and hearty laugh!
I was fortunate enough to be at that outdoor pool on several occasions. I always appreciated Bill’s welcoming personality and hearty laugh!
Our prayers go out to Bill and his family!
Bill was a great professional engineer! His willingness to problem solve was 2nd to none! Rest In Peace Bill and may God watch over your family.
Our prayers go out to Bill and his family!
Bill was a great professional engineer! His willingness to problem solve was 2nd to none! Rest In Peace Bill and may God watch over your family.
The Horton family send our condolences. Bill was also so kind and thoughtful….this shows through his children and grandchildren. Thinking of you all.
The Horton Family
The Horton family send our condolences. Bill was also so kind and thoughtful….this shows through his children and grandchildren. Thinking of you all.
The Horton Family
Bill was a great man. Loyal member of the Knights of Columbus. He is missed.
Bill was a great man. Loyal member of the Knights of Columbus. He is missed.
We will really miss you Bill. It seemed you knew everyone in your field and they respected your opinion and your work. I for one will miss your advice and friendship. Waz Wasileski
We will really miss you Bill. It seemed you knew everyone in your field and they respected your opinion and your work. I for one will miss your advice and friendship. Waz Wasileski
Sending lots of love and prayers.
Sending lots of love and prayers.
My first memory of your dad was at our senior year cross-country banquet at DeSmet. He was the MC of the night, and did a great job! Phil, I can see where you got your outgoing and contagious personality.
My first memory of your dad was at our senior year cross-country banquet at DeSmet. He was the MC of the night, and did a great job! Phil, I can see where you got your outgoing and contagious personality.
Much love to Michele, Terese, Steven, Laura and Phil and your beautiful families. We are so heart broken for your loss. Your father was so blessed by all of you and the happiness you created for him. He was so loved.
Much love to Michele, Terese, Steven, Laura and Phil and your beautiful families. We are so heart broken for your loss. Your father was so blessed by all of you and the happiness you created for him. He was so loved.
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Phillip, Laura, Teresa, Steven and Michelle, your dad was a wonderful person and I am glad to have had the opportunity to have known him. He always brightened every ones day
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Phillip, Laura, Teresa, Steven and Michelle, your dad was a wonderful person and I am glad to have had the opportunity to have known him. He always brightened every ones day
We love you Deb and Brit and send our sympathies to all of the family of Bill. I will remember Bill with love for his great smile, his generosity and I do remember how he loved his pool! May God bless Bill with everlasting life. Amen
We love you Deb and Brit and send our sympathies to all of the family of Bill. I will remember Bill with love for his great smile, his generosity and I do remember how he loved his pool! May God bless Bill with everlasting life. Amen
Deepest sympathies to the Manz Family. Your dad was a great man, sending you all virtual hugs!!!!! XO
Deepest sympathies to the Manz Family. Your dad was a great man, sending you all virtual hugs!!!!! XO
To Bill: “RECON” (thumbs up)
To Bill: “RECON” (thumbs up)
I have many Manz memories from spending time at the house while growing up with Phil, to Boy Scout outings of every kind. Many laughs and shared experiences. Bill gave us opportunities to grow into men. I’m blessed to call the family my friends.
I have many Manz memories from spending time at the house while growing up with Phil, to Boy Scout outings of every kind. Many laughs and shared experiences. Bill gave us opportunities to grow into men. I’m blessed to call the family my friends.
I have worked with Bill for over 30 years. He was our “go to” engineer. Words cannot express how much I will miss Bill and what a pleasure and blessing it was to have worked with him over the years. He was one of the most positive people I have ever known. I will miss him greatly. Thank you Bill for being the man you were.
I have worked with Bill for over 30 years. He was our “go to” engineer. Words cannot express how much I will miss Bill and what a pleasure and blessing it was to have worked with him over the years. He was one of the most positive people I have ever known. I will miss him greatly. Thank you Bill for being the man you were.
Even if he did nothing else in his life, which he certainly did, he raised a fine son. Quite a legacy.
Even if he did nothing else in his life, which he certainly did, he raised a fine son. Quite a legacy.
This is extremely late however I just discovered Bill’s passing; I work with Bill many years at William Tao & Associates. He was respected as one of the best roof problem solvers in the country. He was always smiling and would greet you with a good morning every day. You have my condolences for your loss. He was a good man at heart.
This is extremely late however I just discovered Bill’s passing; I work with Bill many years at William Tao & Associates. He was respected as one of the best roof problem solvers in the country. He was always smiling and would greet you with a good morning every day. You have my condolences for your loss. He was a good man at heart.