Patrick Manion

Patrick James Manion (Pat) 93 peacefully passed away in his home on Monday, May 19, 2025. Pat was born in February, 1932 and was the son of James and Cecilia (Anfang) Manion. Growing up in Keystone SD at the foothills of Mount Rushmore, he quickly evolved into an active, intelligent boy, full of life and mischievous antics.

After graduating from Cannon City High School Pat continued his studies at Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska graduating with a Biology Degree While at Creighton he met the beautiful Elizabeth Ann McKeever. Not wanting her to get away he quickly proposed and they began their life together. They were happily married for 70 years, have six children, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

After Creighton he was commissioned into the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant and completed training as a Ranger. He was then stationed at Fort Leonardwood, Kansas and promoted to 1st Lieutenant. After the Army Pat got the opportunity to follow his passion of fishing and began his career working for the Fish and Wildlife Service in Marquette MI. During his career he received several personal awards for his contributions to the Sea Lamprey Control Program with his research papers being cataloged in the Library of Congress. Pat earned a Masters of Science Degree from Northern Michigan University and was promoted to Great Lakes Coordinator with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and relocated to MN where he progressed in his career until he retired in 1987.

After retiring Pat quickly found a new passion, finding and restoring antiques. Pat's skill at restoring furniture didn't go unnoticed and was recognized by the 2012 Today Magazine as the "Original Picker." He was well known in the community for bringing these worn furniture pieces back to life. Taking something old and worn, and with some elbow grease and a whole lot of knowledge, he was able to bring beautiful pieces of furniture back to life.

He is survived by his wife, Ann; children, Carol (Stuart) Brown, Mary (Les) Holbert, James (Sandy) Manion, Jeanne (Guy) Howell, Cheryl Manion, William Manion; grandchildren, Matthew Brown, Timothy (Kelsey) Brown, Jeffrey Brown, Brittney (Talon) Somera, Morgan (Garrett) Zimmerman, Kelly (Tom) Howell-Rouchka, Jack Howell, Natalie Howell, and Megan Howell; and great-grandchildren, Mila Brown, Lucy Brown, Quinn Brown, Declan Somera, and Nicholas Somera.

A private family Mass of Catholic Burial will be held.