Marlin William "Marty" Manske, age 79, of North Platte passed away June 12, 2019 at his home.

Marty was born on June 5, 1940 in Pierce, Nebraska to William and Lela (Riley) Manske.

He started working for Missouri Valley Construction when he was 15 years old, working all over Nebraska. He settled in North Platte in 1958, where he met Sandra Dempcy. The two were married January 18, 1959 in North Platte. Marty later was employed by Empfield Construction and later hired out on the Union Pacific Railroad as a carman, retiring January 8, 2002. He owned and operated Marty's Saw Shop for 28 years.

Marty liked outdoor work, chocolate, and his dogs.

Survivors include his wife, Sandy of North Platte; children, Jody (Dennis) Paxton, Brad Manske all of North Platte, Bryan (Marie) Manske of Ankney, IA, and Angie (Brian) Blagdon of North Platte; grandchildren, Joshua Morris, Jacob (Chandra) Morris, Jeremy Morris, Conrad (Sarah) Manske, David Manske, Karissa (Adam) Manske, Taylor Blagdon, and Austin Blagdon; several great-grandchildren; and siblings, Nadene Korth of Brule and JaNelle (Bruce) Hovie of North Platte.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials are suggested to the North Platte animal Shelter or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Job Vigil officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.