Frederick Frank Henry Manzke, 98, of Paxton passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Goldwater Care of Gibson City.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2023 at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells St, Paxton with Rev. Debra Domeier officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton with military honors accorded by Paxton American Legion Prairie Post 150.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Fred was born September 13, 1924 in Tinley Park, Illinois, the son of Frederick and Mathilda (Willie) Manzke. He married Mabel Rust on April 25, 1948, in Orland Park, Illinois.

Fred is survived by his children: Fred (Cathy) Manzke of Tuscola, Linda L. Yearsley of Urbana, Richard (Twila) Manzke of Loda, Marianne Milligan of Paxton, Donna (Tom) Anglin of Champaign; 13 grandchildren: Steven (Jennifer) Manzke of Edwards, Jessie (Nate) Tate of Tolono, Emmett Yearsley of Urbana, Angela (Clint) Gifford of Eyota, MN, Amanda Dippel of Loda, Amber (Doug) Pryle of Loda, Alane Manzke of Loda, Alisha Manzke of Loda, Jason Milligan of Paxton, Ashley (Mark) Bordenga of Gibson City, Bridget Milligan of Gibson City, and Brittany Anglin of Champaign, and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister, wife Mabel, twin sons, one granddaughter and two great grandchildren.

He served in the United States Army from 1946-1947. Fred was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Paxton. He retired from farming and cutting woodcrafts. He loved playing cards and looked forward to playing weekly with his family. He enjoyed bingo, putting puzzles together, but mostly, gatherings with his family.

Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church of Paxton, or Goldwater Care of Gibson City. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.