Allen McManus, 74, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from natural causes. A memorial service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, June 30, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at a later date this summer in St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Alexandria, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.
Allen Ray McManus was born February 9, 1948, to Paul and Martha (Bettcher) McManus in Alexandria, SD. Allen grew up in Alexandria, but spent most of his adult years in Mitchell. He was currently employed at Walmart in the deli department. Allen was a kind, selfless, and compassionate man who had a passion for nature and the environment. He loved watching all the different birds that would stop by his bird feeders in his backyard or take a dip in his bird bath. He also made generous donations to world hunger charities as well as the local Salvation Army.
Allen will be missed immensely by his friends and family. Allen is survived by his daughter, Jodi (Joel) Bredemeier of Eden Prairie, MN; grandsons: Jake Roecker, Alec Roecker, and Nick Bredemeier all of Minneapolis, MN; and sister, Deniece Webb.
Allen is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Martha, his brother, Bob, and sisters, Joanne, Lou, and Geri.