Ron "Papa" Mann, devoted husband and patriarch, age 89, passed away January 2, 2016.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he attended the University of Minnesota. Ron proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. Ron moved to Hutchinson Island, FL in 1979 where he established Beach Front Mann Realty.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Donna; his sister, Sandy Solon; his seven children, Sue Silverman, Scott Mann (Lisa), Heidi Petty (Jeff), Tim Mann (Renee), Kim Schepers (Joe), Sean Mann (Shannon), Mitch Mann (Alyson); 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, January 8 at 12:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1:00 pm at Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home, 950 SE Monterey Rd. Stuart.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron's name to the Southeast Florida Honor Flight (http://www.honorflightsefl.org)
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