Martin Wayne Manandik Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martin W. Manandik Sr., 68, of Central City, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at CHI Health Saint Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Funeral services will be Monday, April 13, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Wagner Funeral Home in Central City with Reverend Dale Janzen officiating. Burial will be in the Central City Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by American Legion Lone Tree Post #6 of Central City. Visitation will be Sunday, April 12 from 5 to 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Martin was born on March 31, 1947 in Honolulu, HI to Frank and Marian (Yokote) Manandik. He grew up in Hawaii and received his education there. He entered the United States Marine Corps in March of 1965, serving during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in March of 1973. He was united in marriage to Patricia L. Fishler on November 6, 1978 in Anaheim, CA. The couple lived in California, Colorado, and Nebraska. Martin was a Tool and Die Machinist, and Auto Mechanic until he retired. He then became Mr. Mom. The couple moved to Central City in 1992. He enjoyed tinkering with cars, mowing the lawn, John Wayne, action, and sci-fi movies, and listening to Elvis. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Manandik of Central City, NE, a son, Martin Manandik Jr. of Central City, NE, two daughters and a son-in-law, Denise Manandik of Anaheim, CA, and Elizabeth and Aaron McKillip of Central City, NE, four grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Roy and Lorraine Manandik of CA; Rodney and Patsy Manandik of Las Vegas, NV; Laurence and Carol Manandik of Las Vegas, NV; and Eric Manandik of CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Manandik, and a son, Matthew Wade Manandik. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice and condolences may be sent to them at www.wagnerfuneral.com.

Martin Wayne Manandik Sr.

March 31, 1947 - April 8, 2015