Jerome "O.J" Patrick Manahan

Jerome “O.J.” Manahan, 61, of Chatfield passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center on Saturday May 14, 2016.

Jerome was born December 1, 1954 in Rochester to Maurice and Theresa (Kuisle) Manahan.   Jerome graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1973.  On September 8, 1979 he married Barbara Lane.

Jerome worked as a custom home builder for many years.  He was fireman for the Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years.  He enjoyed spending time outside in the great outdoors fishing, hunting, camping and riding his Harley.  He loved football, both playing the game and watching it being played. He loved classic cars, favoring the '69 Camaro's.

Jerome is lovingly remembered by his wife of 36 years Barb, son Jeff (Kayleigh) of Hastings and granddaughter Kennedy.  Mother: Theresa Manahan of Chatfield;Siblings: Matt(Sharon) of Chatfield, Jean (Scott) Winslow of Fountain, Steve of Rochester, Irene (Dennis) Chicos of Eagan, & Sara (Mike) Braun of Elgin; In-Laws: Mike (Juli) Lane of Chatfield, Jody Manahan of St. Paul, & Sherry Manahan of Chatfield; 14 nieces and nephews; 16 great nieces and nephews also survive.

Jerome was preceded in death by his father Maurice, two brothers David & Kevin, and nephew Adam.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, May 19, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chatfield with Father William Thompson officiating.  A time of visitation and sharing will be two hours prior to the Mass on Thursday.

The family prefers memorials to the Chatfield Fire Department.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.   To share a condolence with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com

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