Ellis V. Mann

Ellis V. Mann, age 95, of Delta, passed away Friday afternoon February 25, 2022 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  He was born in Delta on November 11, 1926 to the late Howard Mann and Ethel (Montgomery) Mann.  Ellis was united in marriage to the late Evelyn M. Panning on March 4, 1951 and shared 68 loving years together until her passing on August 31, 2019.  He was a lifelong farmer alongside his wife and together were blessed with four children, Carol, Cheryl, Jim and Bill.  Ellis was a faithful Christian and active in his church, Trinity Lutheran Church of Wauseon.  His greatest hobby was farming, but also found enjoyment in anything outdoors, including, mowing, yardwork and weeding.  Ellis always supported his family at their sporting events and other activities.  He will be remembered for his love of pizza, cheeseburgers and Pepsi, and making funny faces for his family’s amusement.  He was also an avid John Deere supporter and follower of the Ohio State Buckeyes.  In addition to his parents and wife, Evelyn, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Olen and Leon Mann.  Ellis is survived by his daughters, Carol (Bob) Cain of Delta, Cheryl (Tom) Nisely of Delta; sons, Jim Mann of Defiance and Bill (Cindy) Mann of Swanton; grandchildren, Jill (Andy) Welch, Ann (Nick) Lee, Brian Mann, Eric (Laura) Mann, Christopher Nisely, Justin Nisely, Jacki (Eric) Impton and Kim (Ryan) Gallagher; great grandchildren, Josilyn, Bryson, Madison, Sophie, Landon, Carter, Claire, Alex, Allison, Declan, Grace, Grady, Sawyer and Silas along with one on the way.  A memorial service celebrating Ellis’s life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 5825 St. Hwy 109, Delta, Ohio, with receiving of friends from 10:00 AM until start of service at 12:00 Noon.  Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta will be private for the family.  Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to make memorial contributions in his memory to Trinity Lutheran Church, 398 S. Shoop Ave, Wauseon, Ohio 43567 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.  Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.