Marion Mandeville Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elliott Mortuary & Crematory - Hutchinson on Jan. 7, 2022.

Marion Duane Mandeville, 79, of Hays, died January 2, 2022, at his home. He was born June 18, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Ralph M. and Maryetta G. (Landon) Mandeville.
Marion graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960 and received his bachelor's degree from Wichita State University. He served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. Marion worked as a division manager at the Coleman Company in Wichita for many years, in addition to working for QuinSTAR and Wilkins. He earned a black belt in Karate and loved spending time with his family. Marion was of the Christian faith.
He is survived by: his daughters, Ursula Wilson (Bryan) of Wichita, Hailey McKinney (Dylan) of Hays; grandchildren, Kassidy and Gavin Wilson; sister, Kathryn Apps (Rodney) of Burrton; brothers, Loyd and Bob Ratzlaff; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Marion was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Jim and Bob; and sister, Mary Margaret Waggoner.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, with family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary. Masks will be required.
The service will be livestreamed and the link below to view will be active beginning at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Memorial donations are suggested to Passageways of Wichita, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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