Obituary for Howard Mantle
Howard Kenneth Mantle, age 86, of Jefferson City Mo., passed away on August 29, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital.
He was born on August 27, 1936, in Linn, Mo., the son of Theron Orval and Wilma Olene Guame Mantle. He was married on May 2, 1959, in Westphalia, Mo., to Ellen “Gay” (Allen) Mantle, who preceded him in death on August 1, 2012.
A lifelong resident of the Central Missouri area. Howard grew up near Linn and operated the family’s dairy farm. He joined the Army where he was deployed to France as a wheeled vehicle mechanic. After his time in the Military, he began working for Modern Litho Print Company in 1960 as a papercutter and deliveryman. Subsequently he worked in the platemaking, pasteup, stripping, and camera departments. He became the Plant Superintendent in 1974; a position he held until he retired in 1997.
An outdoorsman, Howard loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He, along with his wife and kids, spent many weekends and vacations camping and exploring creeks and riverbeds. Howard was very supportive of his family, attending countless sporting events for his children and grandchildren. In any situation big or small, he was the cornerstone of his family. His understanding nature and willingness to help made him the unopposed “go-to guy”. He will be remembered as a gentleman who acted with kindness, showed appreciation for everyone and gave the very best hugs.
Survivors include: his son, Mark (Lena) Mantle of Jefferson City, Mo.; two daughters, Janet (Alan) Lueckenhoff of Holts Summit, Mo. and Joyce (Mark) Miloro of Jefferson City; nine grandchildren, Hannah (Ritchie) Conley, Paul Mantle, Emily (Kyle) Menges, Justin (Jackie) Lueckenhoff, Christopher (Danielle) Lueckenhoff, Rachel (Tyler) Kinkade, Katie (John) Falter, Joseph (Danielle) Miloro, and Theresa Miloro; two sisters Claudia (Bill) Borgmeyer and Patricia (Gary) McKee; twenty-three great-grandchildren, Shannon, Easton, Carson, and Hudson Lueckenhoff, Faith, Rose, and Levi Falter, Taylor, Riley, Tessa, and J.R. Kinkade, Elaina, Mason, and Ellie Holland, Clara and Remi Conley, Jace, Joelle, and Jackson Menges, Makenna and Colton Lueckenhoff, June and Miles Miloro.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and, his loving wife of fifty-three years, Gay; two sisters; Barbara and Mary, two brothers; Marvin and Donald; and a son; Greg Mantle.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Freeman Mortuary.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Freeman Chapel with Mr. Carey Terry officiating. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of your choosing.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary.
He was born on August 27, 1936, in Linn, Mo., the son of Theron Orval and Wilma Olene Guame Mantle. He was married on May 2, 1959, in Westphalia, Mo., to Ellen “Gay” (Allen) Mantle, who preceded him in death on August 1, 2012.
A lifelong resident of the Central Missouri area. Howard grew up near Linn and operated the family’s dairy farm. He joined the Army where he was deployed to France as a wheeled vehicle mechanic. After his time in the Military, he began working for Modern Litho Print Company in 1960 as a papercutter and deliveryman. Subsequently he worked in the platemaking, pasteup, stripping, and camera departments. He became the Plant Superintendent in 1974; a position he held until he retired in 1997.
An outdoorsman, Howard loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He, along with his wife and kids, spent many weekends and vacations camping and exploring creeks and riverbeds. Howard was very supportive of his family, attending countless sporting events for his children and grandchildren. In any situation big or small, he was the cornerstone of his family. His understanding nature and willingness to help made him the unopposed “go-to guy”. He will be remembered as a gentleman who acted with kindness, showed appreciation for everyone and gave the very best hugs.
Survivors include: his son, Mark (Lena) Mantle of Jefferson City, Mo.; two daughters, Janet (Alan) Lueckenhoff of Holts Summit, Mo. and Joyce (Mark) Miloro of Jefferson City; nine grandchildren, Hannah (Ritchie) Conley, Paul Mantle, Emily (Kyle) Menges, Justin (Jackie) Lueckenhoff, Christopher (Danielle) Lueckenhoff, Rachel (Tyler) Kinkade, Katie (John) Falter, Joseph (Danielle) Miloro, and Theresa Miloro; two sisters Claudia (Bill) Borgmeyer and Patricia (Gary) McKee; twenty-three great-grandchildren, Shannon, Easton, Carson, and Hudson Lueckenhoff, Faith, Rose, and Levi Falter, Taylor, Riley, Tessa, and J.R. Kinkade, Elaina, Mason, and Ellie Holland, Clara and Remi Conley, Jace, Joelle, and Jackson Menges, Makenna and Colton Lueckenhoff, June and Miles Miloro.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and, his loving wife of fifty-three years, Gay; two sisters; Barbara and Mary, two brothers; Marvin and Donald; and a son; Greg Mantle.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Freeman Mortuary.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Freeman Chapel with Mr. Carey Terry officiating. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of your choosing.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary.