Donald D. Mahnke

Middleport: Donald Douglas Mahnke, age 91, passed away January 9, 2025. He was born January 6, 1934, in Medina, NY to the late Harold and Eva (Schaff) Mahnke.

Don worked for over 51 years at E&M Enterprises as a machinist and before retiring, as a supervisor. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, bowling, BINGO, and loved to go for walks.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Connie Steen, and all of his siblings, Elizabeth Allen, Arnold Mahnke, Carl Mahnke and Arthur Mahnke.

Don is survived by his loving and devoted wife whom he married on February 16, 1974, and celebrated 50 years just last year, Brenda (Wittkopp) Mahnke, children, Douglas Mahnke, Randall Mahnke, stepchildren, Tammy Mahnke, Dana Mahnke, Jason Mahnke, 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services for Donald will be held privately.

Donald’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home of Middleport, NY.

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