Alan G. Manchester died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at home in Plainfield, IL.
He was born October 30, 1945, and raised in Morrison, IL, the fourth of five children to Dr. Ward B. Manchester II and his wife Virginia. He was graduated from Morrison High School class of 1964. He joined General Electric in Morrison and worked there for over 30 years on the production floor, shipping department, and purchasing office. During this time Alan also earned two Associates Degrees in Industrial Safety and Health. Alan married his wife, Judy, in 1973, and they raised two children together, Joshua and Danika. He volunteered with Master Gardeners, bowled, played softball, and attended every teacher conference, sporting event, quizbowl meet, and musical concert his children participated in, of which there were many. He attended First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, First Presbyterian Church of Dupage in Bolingbrook, IL, participated in Blackhawk Presbytery committees and General Assembly, and hosted international exchange and graduate students for many years. Following retirement Alan enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, including Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Puerto Rico, Norway, England, France, Hawaii, China, Hong Kong, Germany, and Austria. He played cards (and holds the high score record!) at Euchre, played bocci ball, and created beautiful stained glass creations with his friends in the Carillon community.
Alan is survived by his wife Judy (nee Alness); son Joshua and daughter-in-law Beatriz; grandsons Omar and Axel; daughter Danika; brothers and sisters-in law Bob and Beth Manchester of Cedar Rapids, IA, Dave and Jane Manchester of Clarendon Hills, IL, Jan Manchester of Morrison, and Jean Obermeier of Clark, SD; many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother Ward B. Manchester III of Morrison; sister Debra Manchester of DeWitt, IA.
Alan had a terrific sense of humor, impish grin, and caring heart. He will be deeply missed by friends and family. Stories of his incorrigible past have been steadily leaking out. Leave one of your own at his obituary page: mccauleyfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Alan-Manchester/#!/.
Obituary Services and Interment will be private.