Manfred H. Nolting, 97, lifelong Nortonville area resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Lawrence (KS) Memorial Hospital.  

Manfred was born on October 14, 1922 on the family farm at Nortonville, the son of Fred and Amanda (Jung) Nolting and had lived there until 2013 when he moved to assisted living in Nortonville.   Manfred attended schools in Nortonville and had worked as a laborer for the Atchison Cave Facilities for over 40 years.  He also farmed and had dairy cattle.  Manfred was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.  Manfred loved being around his family, especially his grandchildren.  Manfred also enjoyed caring for his horses and being outside and working around the farm.  Manfred will be remembered for his strong faith, love for his family, and a mischievous twinkle in his eye.  

Manfred and Francys R. Zeek were married on February 27, 1947 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Nortonville.  After 65 years of marriage, Francys preceded him in death on April 18, 2012.  

Survivors include five daughters; Carol Nolting, Kansas City, MO, Linda (Benny) Burleson, Henrietta, TX, Penny (David) Samuels, Floyd Knob, IN, Jenny (Mark) Chmidling, Lansing, KS, and Marcy (Tony) Noll, Nortonville; two sons, Timothy (Deb) Nolting, Bushnell, NE, and Martin (Cindy) Nolting, Longmont, CO; 21 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren;  3 great-great grandchildren; sister, Joan Bird, Loveland, CO; sister-in-laws, Margaret Nolting, Bermuda Run, NC and Billie McClure, Burlingame, KS; several nieces and nephews.  

Manfred was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Amanda Nolting; his step-mother, Alma Nolting; his wife, Francys; granddaughter, Erica McKinney; great-grandson, Cole Sweeten; two brothers, David and Wendell Nolting; sister, Sydonia Leighton.

Funeral Services will 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 312 Elm St., Nortonville with Pastor Richard Lally, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Nortonville (KS) Cemetery.   Family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, at the church.  Friends may come to the O’Trimble Funeral Home, 329 Main St., Nortonville, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday.   The family requests no flowers.  

Memorials contributions are suggested to St. Matthew Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.