Gary Allen Manna

Gary was born on September 3, 1942 in Oakland, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter-in-law, Jessica Manna. Gary will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61+ years, Linda; their children, Mike & Judy Manna, Shari & Dan Holmes, Susie & Nelson Jenkins, Jeff & Shana Manna and Steve Manna, as well as 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Marci Ruminski and his brother, Kevin Manna. Gary was in management as an accountant with Continental Can Company for 26 years based in California and Longview, Texas. In 1991, he started his own financial consulting business in Omaha, NE - Manna Accounting. He worked as a financial consultant and was still preparing taxes until just a few years before his death. From Gary’s college days, he was heavily involved in gospel music. Music was at the center of his relationship with Linda, bringing them together. After they had children, the whole family sang together in churches and gospel outreaches. Gary sang in church choirs for many years and will be remembered for his beautiful tenor voice. A special memory for the family is when Gary and Linda were able to renew their wedding vows with all of their family members on April 13, 2024 which was sponsored by Dream Weavers and Brookstone Meadows. A local TV station covered this event in which Gary and Linda gave credit to Jesus for their 60 years of life together. They said that a key to the longevity of their marriage is found in Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Linda added, “We are forgiven, so we can forgive each other.” Gary passed from this temporary earthly life into eternal life with the Lord on the morning of October 3, 2025 at Brookstone Meadows with his loving wife by his side. All of Gary’s 5 children made it to their father’s bedside by the night of October 2 - his twin daughters’ birthday. It was a night of worship, sharing words of love, and saying tender goodbyes. Gary believed that there was no greater joy than knowing that his children were walking in the truth (3 John 1:4). This is evident in the lives of his family, which are his love and legacy. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Gary Allen Manna

September 3, 1942 - October 3, 2025