Kenneth “Hambone” W. Manges, 80, of Shreve passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare.
He was born on January 29, 1945, in Wayne County to Willis R. and Cecile Morris Manges.
Kenneth was a self-employed Landscaper and handy man. Kenneth loved bow hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting.
He is survived by his children Kenneth H. Manges of Youngstown, Melissa (Shawn) Whitworth of Glenmont and Stacy Stough of Smithville; grandchildren Keegan, Dylan, Dominique, Dakota and Brittany; seven great grandchildren; siblings Larry (Linda) Manges of Wooster, and Dave (Patty) Manges of Big Prairie; many nieces and nephews.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Sandra A. Manges, and siblings Charlene Manges VanLieu, Charles E. Manges, Richard Manges, Robert Manges and Harold Manges.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at the Shreve Sportsman Club, 8430 Twp. Rd. 513, Shreve, Ohio 44676. McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Tim and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. You all are in our prayers and may God give you comfort at this most difficult time.
We, at Shreve Dollar General, will certainly miss our “Rolo Guy”. He always had to have a pint of Rolo Ice Cream. Hambone has been a wonderful regular at our store since I started there 4 yrs ago. We offer our sincere condolences and will remember his humor and smile.
I don’t live in Ohio for the last 40 years but I sure remember Hambone a real nice fella
I’ve know hambone my entire life I’m so sad about this he was one of a kind and very loved
He was my godfather and my dad’s best friend, he will be missed 😞
Hambone was a wonderful friend to my father and I. Never once did I ever greet Hambone and not see him smile and be happy. He was a great, honest man who will be greatly missed. My love, hugs, prayers go out to Melissa and family. May God comfort your grief. All my love & friendship
Í knew uambone most of my life , he was very sweet man , prayers to the family , may God comfort you in your grief.
He was a long time friend of my family, we all loved him! Good man kind heart!
One of the nicest guys I knew. Gonna miss talking to him at the gas station. R.I.P. buddy!
Hambone, you were such a sweetheart! Matt and I were so lucky to have known you! You always had such a positive glow about you! I hope you’re singing in Heaven with all the angels!
Hambone was a man of the earth! He was kind and a good soul!! It’s been years on running into him, but I will always remember him as one of the best. My condolences to his family and friends.
Remember him well when I was a kid. Always a nice guy with a great smile. He was a good friend to my parents and I remember him going to Kenton for the flee market with our group as well. Prayers for comfort for the family.
Hambone was a very pleasant person. Always greeted me with a smile. We’ve lost a good one! He will be missed.
Hambone was a regular at the Wharton household growing up. Always enjoyed his stories and his laugh. Was a pleasure to know him. R.I.P. Hambone
Hambone was my ex father-in-law. My Sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Oh Hambone ! I have so many great memories I am thankful for. You were such a great friend to me. You had the biggest heart . You always let me hunt in your favorite spots . I will never forget all of our hunting adventures I will never understand how you could shoot that bow with no sites . Lol
I’m really going to miss you Hambone !!!
Hambone was a gentle soul fun to work with and a great friend, all around great company.
I’m sorry for you loss. May GOD rest his soul and comfort all the family, friends, and loved ones at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
Condolences to all the Manges Family. Growing up with the Manges Brothers was always an adventure. We could always find fun whether fishing in the Shreve Swamp or swimming at the Dam for the mill race for Kister Mill. Not surprising that cousin Ken in his youth could help provide wild live to the family. Nice to see the nice comments to ‘Ham Bone’. Harry Morris, Florida
sorry for your loss i went to school with his brothers Chuck and Richard GOD BLESS abd RIP
sorry for your loss i went to school with his brothers Chuck and Richard GOD BLESS abd RIP
I’m so sorry to hear of Hambone’s passing. I still have so many great memories of playing cards, making him fudge every Christmas (that man and his sweets lol), and him and Dan always bringing back so many mushrooms from their hunts that we bought an extra freezer for that and whatever else they decided sounded good from the woods. He was such a great guy, my condolences to all of you.
Always had a smile on his face! Sure am going to miss seeing him around town and talking with him. When I was a kid he’d always bring me a mason jar of turtle soup. Lots of great memories. RIP Hambone
He was always smiling when he came to see us at the chiropractor office. He was one of our favorites. We will miss him dearly.
Deepest sympathy to all those that loved him…..hugs dear Larry from your friend in Berlin