Charles M. "Chuck" McManemy, 64, of Tama, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. Chuck's final act of kindness was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 22, 2017 at 6:00 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Brian Oliver officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, May 22, 2017 from 4-6 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home.

Charles was born on March 2, 1953, in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Robert and Ruby (Amburn) McManemy.

He attended East High School in Waterloo.

On September 17, 2016, he was united in marriage to Jane DeVault in Iowa City, Iowa. He was previously employed as an electrician at Terex and Rockwell-Goss. Chuck was a security guard and EMT at the Meskwaki Casino and was a volunteer fireman and EMT in Shellrock and Keystone. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing. Chuck loved watching his grandchildren play sports and participate in other activities. He also enjoyed music, and had played guitar in a rock band. Chuck was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Survivors include his wife, Jane of Tama; five children, Charles William McManemy of Shellrock, Belinda (Wade) Barker of Allison, Brian (Jamie Miller) McManemy of Newhall, Zach McManemy of Newhall, and Kyle McManemy of Keystone; four stepchildren, Ryan Buhr of New Virgina, Heather Beasley of Omaha, Nebraska, Andrea Buhr of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and Nick (Lisa) Buhr of Marshalltown; eight grandchildren, Christian, Abigail, Chuckie Jr., Hunter, Gage, Tanner, Taylor, and Makenna; eight step-grandchildren, Morgan, Brianna, Riley, Macy, Brendan, Taylor, Trace, and Genesis; and one brother, Leo (Mary) McManemy of Pennsylvania.


He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Nancy Godbey and Marilena McManemy.

A memorial fund has been established.