Michael "Mike" Mannchen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.  He passed away after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was a wonderful man with a corny sense of humor and a big heart.  Folks who knew him, knew that he was always ready with a joke to lighten the mood, and was fiercely loyal to those he loved.

Mike retired as Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force after 27 years of service. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, graduating Magna Cum Laude from UMUC at the age of 50. At the age of 61, he retired yet again from his second career as the Senior Systems Engineer at Facchina Global Services.

Within the community, he was very active in his church, LifeStream Church of the Nazarene, where he served as Treasurer and Sound Board Technician, among other roles. His passions included his wife, children, grandchildren, church family, and friends. He also loved being handy around the house, woodworking, music, and video editing. He watched a lot of MSNBC and was always ready for a spirited political discussion, regardless of whether or not it was invited. He was a lifelong flutist; as a young man he was a member of Sheboygan’s Wuerl band alongside his father. Later, he performed regularly at church, often playing duets with his son, whom he taught.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Marianne Mannchen, and his sister, JoAnne Mannchen.

He is survived by his wife, Holly Mannchen; his three children, Scott (Stacey) Mannchen and their two children Amber and Austin; Lindsay (Patrick) Cox and their daughters, Abigail and Hazel; and Garrett Mannchen.  He is also surivived by his brother, Steve (Nancy) Mannchen and their two children, Joseph and Julie.  Michael is buried at Arlington Cemetery.