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Robert Arthur "Bob" Manning Jr.

Robert Manning Obituary

Robert "Bob" Arthur Manning, Jr. passed away on July 4, 2012 in Columbus, Mississippi. He was born in Chicago in 1937. Bob was formerly a long-time resident of Downers Grove and was active in the Bi-Centennial Committee in 1976. He was a well-known Chicago graphic designer and educator and he served as design director for Quaker Oats Company. Bob loved to travel and enjoyed sailing. He is survived by two sons: Gregory M. Manning and Russell A. Manning and an extended family.

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Jul. 14, 2012.

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mike ritchie

August 3, 2012

Bob was a good friend and will be deeply missed
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Polly McGraw

July 19, 2012

My sympathy to Mary, Greg & Russ. All of you and your dad treated me like one of the family years ago. May you find peace in the support of each other and the memories you hold dear.

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