Ronald Lee Mann

November 20, 1937 - November 13, 2021

Ronald Lee Mann, 84, of Traverse City died November 13th, 2021. Ron was born November 20th, 1937, to the late John and Mildred (Vandeventer) Mann. He grew up in Leelanau County on a farm near Timberlee. Ron was married to Darlene (Mullen) Mann for 45 years before she passed. He married Carlyn (Panek Page) on June 21st, 2007. Ron was hard working and was employed for 27 years with Traverse City Iron Works until its closing in 1983. Ron went to trade school in DePlaines, IL and was also an independent contractor, building and remodeling homes. He also spent some time as a carpenter for Grand Traverse Resort. Ron was known for his big, kind heart. Whether he was fixing up his "Deere", splitting wood in the yard, or remodeling a house, Ron loved working with his hands. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Darlene, his brother Kenneth, his sisters; Phyllis and Cleo. Ron is survived by his wife Carlyn (Panek Page) Mann; his children Kathy Blake, Karla (Ben) Shafer, Kasey (Yong) Mann; siblings Diane Doyal, sister-in-law Patricia Mann, Brother-in-law Bill Scott; Carlyn's children Ginnie (Jason) Cater, Steven (Angie) Page, Robert (Charlene) Page; Grandchildren Herman Howard, Josh Howard, Bobby Jo Howard, and Sara King; Great Grandchildren Topanga Wagner, Zion (Sierra) Wagner and Benjamin LaBonte; Great Great Grandchildren Theo Wagner. Ron’s family requests that in lieu of donations, please plant a tree or other plant in his honor. The funeral will be held at 11:00 am with visitation beginning one hour prior on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home.