Manfred Polak Born to eternal life surrounded by his wife and children on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Age 82 years. Beloved husband for 61 years of Erna Polak. Loving father of Allen (Audrey) Polak, Linda (Gerhard) Marks, Jeffry (Carolyn) Polak, Anita (Rev. Brent) Johnson, Paul Polak, James Polak, Robyn Polak, and Crystal Polak. Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Peter) Szaukellis, Matthew (Crystal) Polak and Aaron Polak; Sarah (Matthew) Hill, Abigail (Kevin) Rhode, Samuel Marks and Olivia Marks; Brenton (Lisa) Johnson, Ashton (Sydney) Johnson, Coleton Johnson and Arryngton Johnson; Benjamin Polak, Ethan Polak and Jacob Polak; Bryson Polak. Treasured great-grandfather of Evelyn, Autumn, Natalie and Miriam Szaukellis; Caden, Lukas and Lydia Polak; Caroline Hill; Emersyn Johnson and a 10th great-grandchild on the way. Dear brother of Dieter (Inge) Polak. Preceded in death by his parents Michael and Emelie, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Further survived by nieces, nephews, additional family members and friends.
Visitation at the funeral home Friday, February 8, 2019 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Funeral services at 7:00 PM. Private entombment Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Affectionately known as Mr. Fred at Edgewood Elementary, Manfred was a retiree of the Greenfield School District after 33 years service. He was a devoted supporter of the John 3:16 Orphanage in Brazil. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Manfreds name may be made online here.
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