Manuel Filreis Obituary (1923 - 2009)

Manuel Filreis, 86, passed on July 29 after a brief illness. Manny was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille. He is survived by his second wife, Frances, four children, James (Laurie), Kenneth (Phyllis), Brian (Carla), Sharon (Marlan), and step-daughter, Sharon (Bruce), and 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends. Manny was born in Brooklyn. He was a Naval officer in World War II serving aboard the U.S.S. Minneapolis, followed by 20 years in the Navy Reserves. Later he moved to Minneapolis, where he was an engineer for 3M for 30 years and holds many patents. He retired in Austin, where he audited many University of Texas classes. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, as well as attending reunions with his shipmates.