William "Bill" Dale Manning passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bryant, Indiana on September 20, 1934 to Jesse Raymond and Blanch Catherine Manning. He had three older brothers and nine older sisters.

Bill graduated from Geneva High School before joining the United States Navy. During his service years, he traveled to many places including Korea, Japan, China, and the Philippines aboard the USS Essex. After his time in the Navy, Bill married Constance "Connie" Joy Manning. Together they raised their three children; Brenda, Greg, and Joni. He worked for International Harvester for over 30 years, where he developed many life-long friendships. After retiring from the Harvester, he purchased Hanni Plumbing Heating and Cooling, which he co-owned with his son-in-law Jeff Sprunger. Bill and Connie were avid travelers. They traveled to all 50 states with their children, including driving to Alaska, and made several trips to Hawaii.

Bill is survived by his daughter Brenda (Rick), son Greg; his grandchildren Ryan, Nikole, Kylie (Jeonghwan), Mariah (Menno), Samantha, and Chance (Alex); his great-granddaughters Grace and Elenna; his sister Nadean; and many nieces and nephews and their families. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Connie, daughter Joni, and grandson-in-law James All.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 12 at 10:30 AM at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva, followed by a graveside service at Westlawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour before the funeral service and military honors will be performed by the US Navy graveside.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stillwater Hospice or the hospice of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva, Indiana.