Wayne K. Manteufel

Wayne K. Manteufel, age 81, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Wayne Kenneth Manteufel, son of Heinrich F. and Ida A. (Wiebe) Manteufel, was born in Storm Lake, Iowa on June 2, 1932. He was baptized on August 14, 1932 and later confirmed on June 16, 1946. Wayne lived his youth in the Storm Lake vicinity and was a graduate of the Hayes High School. He faithfully served his country as an infantryman in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from December 2, 1951 to December 1, 1954. Following his honorable discharge, Wayne worked on the Ralph Koskovich farm for several years. Throughout his lifetime, Wayne was employed as a machinist. He began his career at Lundellâ€™s in Cherokee, Iowa and was later employed at Eatonâ€™s in Spencer, Iowa. Wayne continued his profession in Wichita, Kansas and moved to Kent, Washington in 1983 where he was employed with Boeing Aircraft. Due to health reasons, Wayne retired at an early age. He returned to Storm Lake in June of 2013 to be closer to his family as his health declined. Wayne was an avid reader and also took many college courses to help advance himself in his business career. He also was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying small airplanes. Another special interest of Wayneâ€™s included traveling, especially to Hawaii, where he made three trips. Those who will lovingly honor and cherish Wayneâ€™s memory include his brothers and their families: James and Marguerite Manteufel of Storm Lake, IA, and their children: Cindy (Mike) Wiseman of Alta, IA; Dan (Kari) Manteufel of Thornton, CO; Randy Manteufel of Storm Lake, IA; Sandy (Doug) Watts of Thornton, CO; Andy (Shana) Manteufel of Windom, MN; Connie (Chuck) Haselhoff of Ames, IA; Dennis (Kris) Manteufel of Alta, IA; his brother, Harold (DeAnna) Manteufel of Gladbrook, MO and their children: Jeff Manteufel; Linda Moore; and Laurie Thompson; his sister-in-law, Sondra Manteufel of Hawkins, TX, and her children: Dorthea West of Longview, TX; Nathan Manteufel of Hawkins, TX; and Daniel (Channey) Manteufel of Tyler, TX; 19 great nieces and nephews; 6 great-great nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents: Henry (1946), Ida (Wiebe) Manteufel (1983); his brothers: Allen Dale Manteufel (1978) and Donald Henry Manteufel (2011), and his great nephew: Aaron James Daniel Manteufel (1991). Blessed be the memory of Wayne Kenneth Manteufel.

Wayne K. Manteufel

July 2, 1932 - September 10, 2013