Manfred J. Domberger, Sr, 82, of Kent, IL, passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Germany on June 11, 1938, to Maria and Joseph Domberger. His father passed away in WWII. Manfred, his mother and stepfather, Arnold Finks, came to the United States in 1951.
On March 29, 1958 in Stockton, IL, he married the love of his life Donna Nowak, in which they were married for 62 years. Manfred worked at Newell Window Furnishings as a Tool & Die Maker for over 40 years. He was also a member of the Kent Fire Dept. for 24 years, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kent, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Donna, his daughter Vicki (Roger) Kloepping, son Manfred, Jr. (Earlene) Domberger, grandchildren: Amy (Jeremy) Roling, Katie (Doug Hastings) Stager, and Jennifer Duarte; great-grandchildren: Justin, Jaydon, Brianna, Danica, Lukas; brother Sigurd (Tracy) Finks, niece Kelsey (Brandon) Stenglein, nephew Brian Finks, cousins Anton & Resi Hintermeier and Guenther & Rita Hintermeier of Germany, and special dog Amber.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step father (Arnold), brother (Arnie), and infant son.

Arrangements have been made with Offenheiser Swartz funeral home with funeral service being held on Saturday February 6, 2021 at 12 noon, with visitation preceding service at 10 AM, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kent, IL, with Pastor Scott Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Loran. Masks and social distancing to be practiced.

A memorial will be established in his name. The family would like to give a big thank you to daughter Vicki, Dave Abel, Tri-State Home, and Hospice for all their care and support.