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Donald Rex Manrose

Birth	:	20 Dec 1924 Riverton, Fremont County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 2009 Rock Port, Atchison County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Riverton Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6768990, -95.5697021
Description	:	D. Rex Manrose, ROCK PORT, Mo. 1924 - 2009 ROCK PORT, Mo. — Donald "Rex" Manrose, the son of Chester Arthur "Pat" and Marie (Watts) Manrose, was born December 20, 1924, on the family farm near Riverton, Iowa. Rex attended school in Riverton, graduating in 1941 at the age of 16 years. On May 31, 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy, given the duties of visual signalman. Rex proudly served his country until his honorable discharge on June 9, 1946. Upon returning from the service, Rex came to Rock Port. He was employed by his Uncle Lyle Watts... Read More	D. Rex Manrose, ROCK PORT, Mo. 1924 - 2009 ROCK PORT, Mo. — Donald "Rex" Manrose, the son of Chester Arthur "Pat" and Marie (Watts) Manrose, was born December 20, 1924, on the family farm near Riverton, Iowa. Rex attended school in Riverton, graduating in 1941 at the age of 16 years. On May 31, 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy, given the duties of visual signalman. Rex proudly served his country until his honorable discharge on June 9, 1946. Upon returning from the service, Rex came to Rock Port. He was employed by his Uncle Lyle Watts at the Central Café, and later by Virgil Watts at the Ritz Café. On March 26, 1948, Rex was united in marriage to Dorothy Jean Burke at the United Methodist Church in Rock Port by Reverend Peacock. They became the proud parents of two daughters, Cheryl and LuAnn. For 20 years, Rex worked as a self-employed electrical contractor, and helped Burke & Sons Lumber Company build numerous homes. He then became employed by the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier in Rock Port until his retirement in 1986. Rex attended the United Methodist Church for many years, where he served on the Administrative Council, Board of Trustees, and was Chairman of the Bell Tower Committee. He was also a volunteer fireman. After his retirement, Rex enjoyed his vegetable, flower gardens and being the "chef" for his wife. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles … in pen, and did extensive genealogy research on his and Dorothy's families. Rex was an active member of the Ralph Greer American Legion Post No. 49, Rock Port. He was also a member of the National Rural Carriers Association and Alcoholics Anonymous. For Rex, his greatest joy came from his two granddaughters, Cara and Abby. He loved them totally and loved telling stories about their lives and activities. Rex passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2009, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, at the age of 84 years. Besides his parents, Rex is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Lyle Gustason; and his brother, Duane Manrose. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy, Rock Port; daughters: Cheryl Lindley and her husband, John, Wildwood, Mo.; and LuAnn Hood, Bondurant, Iowa; granddaughters: Cara Lindsey Hood and her fiancé, Kyle Seidl, Dallas Center, Iowa; and Abby Beth Hood, Bondurant, Iowa, currently a student at Northwest Missouri State University. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Inurnment: Riverton Cemetery, Riverton, Iowa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service from 10 to 10:50 a.m. at Minter Funeral Chapel. Full Military Rites will be under the auspices of Ralph Greer American Legion Post No. 49. Memorials may be directed to the Atchison County Memorial Building Walk of Honor. Obituaries and online condolences: www.minterfuneralchapels.com. Services are under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. St Joseph News Press 10-2-2009

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Donald Rex Manrose's memorial is located at: Riverton Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, USA.
When did Donald Rex Manrose death?
Donald Rex Manrose death on 7 Sep 2009 in Rock Port, Atchison County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 40.6768990
Longitude: -95.5697021

Family Members:

Parent

Chester A. Manrose

(1892 - 1986)

Marie L Watts Manrose

(1895 - 1976)

Spouse

Dorothy Jeanne Burke Manrose

(1923 - 2010)

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