Richard Maninger 1941-2020
Richard Kent Maninger, 78, passed away peacefully at home in Bel Aire, Kansas on November 27, 2020. He was born in Anthony, KS on December 4, 1941, to John R. (Dick) and Naomi W. (Apperson) Maninger.
He graduated from East High School in Wichita in 1960 and attended Wichita State University, where he was a member of the Phi Mu-Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity. Right, Richard in 1960.
Richard built a career in the aviation industry and volunteered his time as a scout leader, soccer coach, church youth leader, and Sunday School teacher. In his spare time he was an avid fisherman, loved to grill for his family and friends, and play games or visit the Sedgwick County Zoo with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jackie (Seyb); daughter, Leslie (Thaaron) Spengler; and son, Scott as well as six grandchildren. In addition, he leaves behind two sisters, Nancy (Tom) Goodson; and Sheryl (Wayne) Stanley. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bruce Maninger, and sister, Sue Britt.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Sedgwick County Zoo or Calvary United Methodist Church.
