Robert Dale Manns, 71, of Naylor, Missouri, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.

He was born on August 21, 1954, in Butler County, Missouri, to Robert L. Manns and Olline (Walker) Manns. In 1973 Robert married Diane McGowin.

Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, arrow head hunting, picking pecans, playing basketball, and being in Boy Scouts when he was younger. He loved dogs, especially Kiki and mama dog. Robert served in the United States National Guard for six years.

Robert is survived by one son, Dustin Manns; two sisters, Leigh (Wade) Metcalf, and Brenda (Joe Cook) Thiele; several nieces and nephews; and one sister-in-law, Donna Brown. He is preceded in death by his wife, Diane Manns; and his parents Robert and Olline Manns. A host of family and friends survive.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Ash Hill Cemetery of Fisk, Missouri. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all arrangements.

Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis Facebook page.