Ralph A. Manzer Jr.
ANSON – Ralph A. Manzer, Jr., 92, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Ralph was the oldest child of Ralph A. Manzer, Sr. and Amy Belle Manzer (Clark), born on Sept. 10, 1930.
Ralph was educated in the schools of Anson and North Anson and graduated from Anson Academy in 1948. Ralph married Alverna Jean Livingston “Puggie” on Sept. 15, 1951. They were married for 60 years until her passing on April 26, 2012.
Ralph worked for the State of Maine as a registered land surveyor for 42 years. After his retirement in 1990 he started his own land surveyor business.
Ralph was a Boy Scout leader for over 20 years, coached little league and worked on his beloved tree farm. He followed the Red Sox and Patriots. His favorite sports teams were the ones his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren played on. He attended many, if not all, of their games.
Ralph and Puggie enjoyed traveling the country in their motor-home along with his siblings. In younger years they were avid snowmobilers and also enjoyed square dancing around the state with their friends.
Ralph is survived by his five children, sons James Manzer and his wife Laurie of Anson, John Manzer of Belgrade, Jerry Manzer and his wife Ellen of Solon, Jody Manzer of Anson, and daughter, Jean Manzer Stewart of South China;15 grandchildren, Melanie, James, Jamie, Jillian, Megan, Marisa, Jessie, Jennifer, Amy, Darryl, Joel, Justin, Jessica, Jeremy and Jeffrey; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He is also survived by his siblings Sherman Manzer and his wife June of Skowhegan, Evangeline Bessey of North Anson, Frank Manzer and wife Dorothy of North Anson, Polly Viles and husband Earl of Anson, Shirley Poirier of Gorham.
Ralph was predeceased by his parents; brother, Charles Manzer; and infant son, Joel.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at Giberson’s Funeral Home, 40 Maple St. Madison. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in North Anson. If you are unable to attend, the service will be live streamed on the Giberson Home Facebook page.
The family would like to thank the oncology department and staff at Redington-Fairview Hospital in Skowhegan and the Maine General Hospice staff for their excellent care of Ralph.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To leave a condolence for the family and to view the online obituary, please visit http://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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