Colin Manwiller

Colin “Bean” Manwiller, 65, of Muhlenberg Township, died April 12, 2024 at Tower Health – Reading Hospital, West Reading.

Born February 11, 1959, in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles and Bernice (Tiley) Manwiller.

He was a 1977 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

Colin was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Schlouch, Inc., Maidencreek Township.

He was the partner of the deceased Rose Zappacosta.

Colin enjoyed playing darts and pool, watching NASCAR races, especially Jeff Gordon and Bobby Labonte, and NHRA (drag racing).

Colin is survived by three siblings: Cynthia Bonsall, widower of Todd Bonsall of Muhlenberg Township; Cheryl, wife of David Reppert of Mertztown; and Craig Manwiller of Hamburg. He is also survived by his nephew and nieces; Patrick, Cristen, Chelsea, Alison, and Stephanie. 

He was preceded in death by his sister, Claudia Fitzgerald who died in 1996.

A visitation will be held Thursday, April 18th  from 7-8 p.m.

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