Extracted from The Lawrence Daily Journal-World (Lawrence, KS)
Thursday, September 15, 1932

ROBERT C. MANLEY IS TAKEN IN DEATH

Veteran Insurance Man Died Quietly at His Home Early Today

A LOVER OF NATURE

Robert C. Manley, for many years a leading citizen of Lawrence, died early this morning at his home at 624 Louisiana street. He had been confined to his home with heart trouble for the last three weeks but death came unexpectedly a few minutes before five o'clock.

Mr. Manley was born in Ohio July 20, 1867, and came to Lawrence with his family almost fifty years ago when he was sixteen years old. He attended the Lawrence Business college and worked in the law office of George J. Barker before attending the University. In 1897 he graduated from the school of law.

In Business 30 Years

Thirty years ago the Manley Insurance agency was organized. Up until five years ago when Gene Glahn became a partner in the firm, it was managed entirely by Mr. Manley. During that time, he served for several years as justice of the peace for Lawrence.

Throughout his life Mr. Manley was active in civic affairs. He was a staunch member of the Congregational church, a Mason, the second Exalted Ruler of the Elks lodge and a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Mr. Manley was an outstanding member of the Lawrence Rotary Club. He was a charter member when the club was organized in April, 1917, and he had maintained a 100% weekly attendance record up until last Monday when he was unable to attend the meeting. He was president of the club the third year after its organization and was a member of the board of directors at the time of his death.

On July 20, 1899 he was married to Lillian Margaret Cahill, who survives him. They were constant companions and their lives were full of happiness. Mr. Manley was greatly interested in the outdoors and the beauty of nature. He had several hobbies unknown to many, such as the planting of flowers along the highways to beautify the countryside.

Seemed to Feel Better

Yesterday Mr. Manley seemed to be in better health. He was downstairs for dinner in the evening and spent some time on the front porch with neighbors. He passed away quietly.

Funeral arrangements have not been decided, pending the arrival of Dr. C. J. Cahill of Chicago, a brother of Mrs. Manley.