John Collins Mannan, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 9:08 p.m. Nov. 27, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Feb. 7, 1945, in Fort Wayne, to Collins and Dorothy Hildebrand Mannan. On Nov. 26, 1991, in Bradenton, Fla., he married Jane Dryer, who survives in Warsaw. They were married 24 years. He lived in Fort Wayne before moving to Warsaw. He graduated from Fort Wayne Northside High School and served our country in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Taconic. He was honorably discharged in 1964. He then worked for Coverall Rental until his retirement in 1994. He worked as a car salesman for various car dealerships, and then worked for CXR Inc., Warsaw. He also was a driver for Explorer Van Inc., Warsaw. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 49, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1196 and Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of the Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge, both of Warsaw. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and meeting new people. Also surviving are a son, James Michael (and spouse Joi Kissell) Mannan, Charleston, S.C.; two grandchildren, Michael Mannan, Warsaw, and Michele Mannan, South Bend; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Charles Mannan; his parents; and his sister, Mary Craig. No services or calling are planned. Burial will be at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with the arrangements. ***** Memorials to Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1906, Warsaw IN 46581; or to your favorite charity. Condolences via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
