Carla M Manuel

Carla Manuel of Maple Grove, was one of the kindest women I ever met. Always, her incredible work ethic impressed me. Whether she was getting up early for the paper route, or toiling in the garden, she stayed busy. She was an unselfish person, caring for her husband for years when he was not well and convalescing at home. Any time I saw her it seemed that she was on the way to church to help with some cooking (or counting) or function that was underway at the church. I never heard her utter a negative word about anyone. Continually, I was impressed by her accepting and non-judgemental nature. She had an incredible ability to appreciate everyone for who they where regardless of where they were currently at in their lives. She always made me feel welcome and appreciated. Carla was always easy to talk to. I was fascinated to hear her talk of traveling as a young women to foreign lands, and driving and exploring new countries. This is something I did not know about her at first. Carla had an adventurous side. I cannot imagine being a young woman and traveling to countries which did not allow tourism from the US in the 1950s and 60s. She was impressive in her humility as well, for she told these stories as if they were no big deal. Her humility and work ethic were certainly aspects of Carla which pervaded the rest of her quiet life. She loved her children and worked quietly and tirelessly to make sure they had a financially stable home. When my wife (her daughter Laura) and I were looking for our first home to buy, Carla generously opened up her home to us and allowed us to stay with her until we found a home that was a good fit for us. I never heard her say a negative word about another soul. Perhaps her impressive character was forged on the farm she helped work as a young person, or in College when it was not a common thing for women to attend, or on one of the trips she took overseas. She loved her cats, and her HG TV, and most of all her African violets. She will be missed. Preceded in death by parents Leonard and Laura Radintz, brothers Frederick and Raymond Radintz, husband David Manuel. Survived by children Steven (Julie), Peter, Laura Nelson (Andrew) and Michael (Clare). Grandchildren Elena, Eric, Ruby, Jep, Nolan, Nash, and great grandson Parker.

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Carla M Manuel

May 17, 1935 - October 9, 2024

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Carla M Manuel

May 17, 1935 - October 9, 2024

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