NORDSIEK - Manfred Of Elma, NY, peacefully surrounded by his family, January 18, 2020, beloved husband of Rosa M. (nee Bauer); dearest father of Deborah (Russ) Crosby, Sarah (Patrick) Gerrity, and Christopher (Gale Gapik) Nordsiek and ; loving Opa of Amber (Christopher) DeVries, Sean Gerrity, Kyle Crosby and Austin (Hannah Josker) Crosby; cherished great-grandfather of Francis and Emerson DeVries. Family will be present Tuesday 5-8 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Service on Wednesday morning at 10 AM at New Apostolic Church, 1049 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, NY. Manfred was born in Germany, where he lived through WWII before going on to serve four years in the U.S. Army. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather,who was young at heart and looked forward to babysitting his great-grandson every Tuesday. He appreciated the simple things in life, a cup of coffee, a good book and a quiet walk with his dog, Buddy. He was an avid gardener and he and his wife often enjoyed relaxing on the patio in warmer months with a bit of cake and coffee. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, humbleness and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Manfred’s memory, to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be shared at www.hoyfuneralhome.com
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