Jack McManigal 1929-2023
Jack N. McManigal, 93, of Holton, “cashed in his chips” on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at The Pines in Holton.
He was born Feb. 15, 1929, in Horton, the son of John Wesley and Clare Evelyn (Noe) McManigal.
Jack graduated from Horton High School in 1947. He attended three semesters of college and numerous classes while serving in the military. He proudly served in the Kansas National Guard for 16 years: Battery C 154th Field Artillery, Battery B 130th Field Artillery and Battalion Headquarters 130th Field Artillery, earning rank as Captain.
Jack worked as a photographer, artilleryman, salesman, livestock nutritionist, consultant and estate broker.
He married Mary Ann Crow on June 26, 1949, in Horton. She preceded him in death on August 11, 2002, after 53 years of marriage. Jack was also preceded in death by his grandson, Pfc. Cody Baker.
Survivors include four sons, John McManigal, Phil McManigal (Beth), Mike McManigal (Candy) and Chris McManigal (Carol), all of Holton; a daughter, Ann Amon (Gary) of Holton; a daughter-in-law, Mona McManigal of Lawrence; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three in the oven.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. until service time. Jack will lie in state Saturday, Sunday and Monday until 6 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the Jack McManigal Memorial Fund to be designated towards local baseball and softball programs, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Jack will “push up daisies” at a later date. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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