To the world, he was an engineer, a math whiz, a  serial coupon clipper, a Costco connoisseur, and Ledo's Pizza lover.

But to us, he was a son, a dad, a gentle giant, a provider, a supportive spirit, and a hero.

God welcome Steve into His loving arms on March 18, 2014 at the age of 64.
Always a serious and studious soul, it is difficult for most to imagine him as a baby, but believe it or not, at one point, he was.

Steve was born on February 18, 1950 to Corrine Manns and the late Charles A. Manns, Sr. in Baltimore, Maryland, the second oldest of five children. He was raised in Baltimore and attended public schools there. He graduated from Frederick Douglass Senior High School. It was in high school that he met Sara Turner, and they were married in 1970. To their union, three children were born - Cheryl, Stefanie, and Steven, known affectionately to their dad as "Mudd", "Jett", and "Wok" (or when he was upset, "those knuckleheads").

While participating in a high school summer job program, Steve worked as a HVAC mechanic at Goddard Space Flight Center and he became enthralled with the aerospace industry. He set his sights on a career as an engineer,and while pursuing his college education in the evenings, Steve achieved his goal. An avid learner, he went on to obtain his Master's degree from American University in Washington, DC. Before he became seriously ill, he was pursuing post graduate work in Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland.

It was during his career at OAO and Omitron that he cultivated a passion for technology, aerospace, and softball. He also thoroughly enjoyed company gatherings, particularly annual family picnics and holiday parties. He also looked forward to his frequent trips to Baltimore to visit and spend time with family and friends for crabs, cards, and conversation.

A proud and fiercely protective father, one of Steve's greatest joys was spending time with his children. Whether it was a road trip to an amusement park or the local library, celebrating Christmas or birthdays, he kept them close to him and on the road, likely lecturing them incessantly the entire way. He would be pleased to know they were listening.

Steve leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted mother, Corrine Manns of Baltimore, Maryland; two daughters, Cheryl and Stefanie; one son,Steven, and their mother, Sara of Prince George's County, Maryland; three brothers, Chuck, Wayne, and Chris; one sister, Linda; and a host of relatives and friends.
Steve's family is in the process of establishing a non-profit foundation for brain tumor patients and their families.