Condolences for Michael Joseph Manke “G-Raff & Buddy”

Happy Valentine's Day! Also Happy Anniversary! Hard to believe 41yrs ago we said I do. So many said it wouldn't last. We had are ups & downs but I wouldn't trade those times for anything. Miss you lots!!!! In my heart always & not forgotten. Love you always. Your Panda girl

Well honey, today is very special to us! First off it's Valentine's day & and the most important is it's our 40th anniversary! We had our ups & downs but we made it. Miss you like crazy, but I know your no longer hurting & struggling to get your next breath. My heart aches for you everyday! Just know your my forever. Love & hugs, your Panda girl.❤️

You are always with me 11! I take all your visits with me but I so wish you were here! I miss your voice of reason and hearing your voice! It will never get easy but just know you are still missed every day! I will promise to try and do everything I can to protect your panda!

Having a rough day today honey. Can't believe it's 3 yrs today that you left us to gat your wings. You are really missed by so many. Never a day goes by that the Gental G-Raff isn't missed. Just know your my forever & loved very much now & always! Your Panda girl.

Hi honey. Just had to say I know today your happy with Q since today is his 13th birthday. He's very happy with his daddy. Just know we all miss & love you both. Always your mini whale

Happy Birthday genital G- Raff. Can't believe we're celebrating without your physical presence. Just want you to know we all miss you very much. I know your flying high with a beer, smoke & and a roaring fire. Love you always & forever! Your loving mini whale

My dearest Genital G- Raff, today is your birthday. Can't believe your not here physically to tear up alittle. Lots of people love & miss you. Just know not a day goes by that your not thought of. You'll always be my one & only! Much love your Mini Whale

My dearest G- Raff today is 39yrs & I'm missing you like crazy. Know your by my side, but it's not the same as having you here. Love to you always!

Love & Miss You. Not a day goes by that I don't miss & want you by my side. Forever in my heart & loved. Mrs G-RAFF

Im really missing you today on my 51st birthday. I hope you know its not getting easier. I have my good day's but always in my heart. Thank you for giving me signs of you when needed!! Love you buddy. Houkenheimer

Happy Father's Day up in heaven! Thanks for all the signs you keep sending me when i really need them. Id rather have you here but since you had to go so you had no more pain. Love & miss you everyday buddy but especially today. Love houkenheimer ❤❤

Well buddy im really missing you today butvim also writing this to ask that you accept another angel that has come to meet you. My bestfriends mom Joan earned her wings and will need some guidance. I miss you more today but im getting all of your signals! Keeping your Panda safe and loved ❤. Love and miss you buddy!! Houkenheimer only you know

Well my darling G-Raff! Today is Valentines Day & also our 38th Anniversary. It's been a struggle with you not being here, but I can feel your presence around me watching with concern & love. Your thought about daily & missed by so many, but we all know your ship came to take you hm. Love you tons, now & forever!

Well today is a day i wish never happened but the only good thing if any is that you are no longer in pain! We miss you more everyday always in our heart.❤

Missing you ! Tomorrow is Halloween, full moon, time change yuck! To much but i hope you know we miss you more everyday. I still & will always need your wisdom but somehow your friend Pappy gives us comfort love & miss you houkenheimer

Well sitting here thinking of you on would have been the eve of your birthday! You would have been 62 but i hope you will celebrate in heaven as we will be thinking of you and wishing you were here with us. I love and miss you everyday buddy ❤

Well today your fur baby Q should have met you with a greeting! He left us suddenly without warning and there are no words how much we are once again grieving! Buddy your boy is niw with you! I will miss him just like missing you love you houkenheimer

Well I have to reach out to you the only way I can now! Won't be getting your call for my birthday today but I'm trying to be ok today. 50 buddy can you believe it? I miss you more and more each day. I just hope your not in any more pain. Please tell grandma & grandpa I love them. Love houkenheimer.

I'm really missing you right now! Holding my head up and doing the best I can to be an equal with your panda! We miss you tons!!!!!! ☹

Happy fathers day in heaven! I miss you so much and wish you could still be with us but I know that's not possible! It's harder everyday but I have to keep telling myself your at peace. Well LB graduated and made us proud once again! We miss having you around to get advice or just listening to your silly talk. Please just keep giving me signs that your always here I really need them. As always we promise to take care of mom. Love and miss you everyday

Today I had an overwhelming feeling hover over me to come on here and view your obituary. It's approaching the 6 month mark without you and man oh man it's not any easier than it was 6 months ago. I miss you like crazy. I struggle with the fact that you're not here, but I'm at peace with the fact that you're no longer suffering. I miss you sending me those random images you'd create. I still have all our messages. School's almost over for me and I continue to work longer shifts more often at work. I'm stressed, but I will continue on for you, grandma, mom, dad, grandma N, and papa N. I love you Papa, forever. <3

I'm missing you like crazy! I've needed your wisdom and advice lately and now can only look up at the heavens and hope you hear me! I love and miss you buddy

Just really missing you and all your advice and weird but crazy way of always letting me know it will be ok! Missing my buddy!☹

Good guy i worked with him at brookfield gmc.he gave me that nickname.he use to comfort me when i was going thru a bad break up.bring me food.and money.very sadded to hear this.he will always be loved by me.he just dont know how much he meant to me.rip buddy.

It's been 4 months and how crazy it is! Miss you more everyday but you are definitely safe where you are! Mom is struggling without you by her side everyday but I'm here for her! Love and miss you buddy! I need your advice more then u knew

It's been a month now and isn't getting easier to not have you with us! I keep thinking I'll wake up and it was dream! But I know you had to go so you wouldn't feel anymore pain! Happy new year in heaven buddy! I love and miss you every day! just know I'm doing my best to help your panda (mom) be alright and safe!

It's a month ago today, that my gentle G- Raff earned his wings to finally fly. I can't tell you enough how much you are missed. You'll forever be in my heart and truly loved forever. I'm at peace knowing your no longer in pain and flying high above us saying look at me I did it. Forever yours. Your loving Panda Girl !

Graff ..you are so missed still think an e-mail will pop up from you..but we have are memories and smiles appear when they come to mind...you are loved forever. Thank you for being one of our best friends..God's Peace Love you "Wogger Dude" (Kim) and Miss Sue.

I'm really missing you but know you had to go! No more pain we promised this to you! I promise to always make sure mom is ok. Love and miss you my buddy!

Gwiz you were a good friend and comrade Iwill never forget you and cherish the time we spent together on this planet O Krick boy

Minnie, Dan & I are very sorry to hear about Mike. Our memories of him will be of laughter. One day you will think of him & smile too. ❤

I can't believe you've gone so soon. Love you forever Papa. Fly high and rest easy. <3

It's a shame you had to leave so soon. Thank you for your time and automobile knowledge. God speed G-raff.

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man.