PRINCETON/COLUMBUS—Donald O. Manthey age 81, of Columbus and formerly of Princeton, died at home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 5, 2014. He was born on August 4, 1933 in Princeton to Otto and Pearl (Penke) Manthey. Donald was a 1951 graduate of Princeton High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1955. Donald was married to Jean Weber on November 19, 1955 in Princeton. He became plant manager at the Handcraft Co. in Princeton and later for the Kromer Kap Co. in Columbus. When the couple moved to Georgia, he was the manager at Camp Cap Co. in Villa Rica before retirement. Donald was an active member of various Lutheran churches he attended through the years and served as treasurer and other committees. He was an avid sports enthusiast, whether following his favorite teams including the Milwaukee Braves and later the Atlanta Braves, or Brewers, Badgers and Packers. He coached youth basketball and baseball and made every effort to attend his grandchildren's sporting events and activities. Survivors include his wife, Jean of Columbus; two sons, Mark (Jeananne) of Hartland and Steven (Denise) of Columbus; two daughters, Denise (Thomas J.) Daley of Columbus and Judy (David) Dillon of Dixon IL; eight grandchildren, Jenna (Spencer) McDonald, Erinn (Matthew) Kimmler, Michelle, Kevin, Kyle, Austin, Connor, Logan; four great grandchildren, Mila, Gavin, Harper, Landon; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Wilbert; twin sister, Doris Beuthin and sister, Lorraine McCurdy. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Columbus. Rev. Robert Wilke officiated. Interment service was 3:00 P.M. in the Princeton Cemetery on Tuesday. Visitation was from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home, and from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Zion Church Building Fund or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.