I can’t believe that Ken is gone!  I think about him everyday. A friend like Ken only comes around in a lifetime once or twice. I miss your my friend!!

I thought so very highly of that man and our yearly lunches were awesme

Dear Brad and Tracey
Dan and I  send you our deepest condolences.  Ken was a dear friend throughout high school and college and we shared many happy memories along the way.   Over the years we lost track of each other, but we rekindled our friendship recently when we moved back to town.  Thanks to Ken 1 and Sarah, we realized we were mutual friends, and   Reconnected!  We all shared some dinners together and we loved it!  Ken’s  quick wit and kind heart were a treasure and we shall miss him.  
He adored you both and his precious grandchildren were the light of his life.   
Rest in peace dear Ken.

“There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family” -unknown
Ken was my dad’s life long best friend. Although not related by blood, we lovingly called him Uncle Ken. Whenever we came to town to visit my grandparents he would make time to spoil us. I have fond memories of him taking us out for ice cream and taking us for rides in his fancy cars. We will all miss him and I know my dad will miss his friendship terribly. 
Sending much love to his family.
Love,
Emily Glassner
(Geoff Sipple’s daughter)

The A-Z of Ken Manheim
Amazing, Brilliant, Caring, Dependable, Entertaining, Fabulous, Genuine, Humorous, Inspirational, Just, Kind, Loving, Memorable, Nice, One & Only, Patient, Quick, Reliable, Sweet, Truthful, Unbiased, Visionary, Wise, (E)xceptional, Young at Heart and Zealous!!
Peace and love forever,
Kellie Saladin, Tom and Mason Miller

Ken and I met in a high school art class (ha, neither of us could draw) and he became my best friend.  We've stayed friends through all that has happened over the last 50+ years.  My kids even refer to him as Uncle Ken.  

So many memories.

Can't believe he's gone

Yes, Rest In Peace, old friend.

Ken was the best of the best. 

I’ve been missing him for years. But, he was always In my heart and mind. 
Had I had the opportunity to share my love and concern. 
I would have. 

Circumstances. Didn’t approve of that. 

I’ll be in touch with him gracefully now. 

Sending love ,

Pamela Keys

Ken was a dear, dear friend of mine. We met at Brown and Miller Advertising where we were dubbed Ken-squared for our close friendship and collaboration. But our lives together were so much more than work. For the past decade my wife and I have enjoyed Monday night dinners with Ken (usually at Yours Truly), barbeques at our place, golf with friends, talks every day, and a lot of laughter and clever quips - Ken was the best at that. Even during his struggles the past two years, we got out together quite often. I made him promise he'd get better so we could play golf again. It won't happen but wonderful memories of a very special person live on. I love you and miss you, one half of ken squared...or is that a square root? Not sure. Have fun playing golf up there!

I was an Art Director at Manheim Advertising from 1991 through 1996. My five-plus years there were positive and foundational, in no small measure due to Ken’s leadership. He was more than the guy in the corner office – Ken was approachable, thoughtful, and treated everyone with respect. My sincere condolences to his family.

Tracey and Brad, my deepest condolences to the both of you. Your Dad, your Uncle Mark, and I have been friends since we were 6 years old. What a wonderful and special person he was.  RIP Kenny.

I want to share my gratitude for the incredible experience I had working with Ken and for him and for his wonderful mother Sue at Manheim advertising. The creative and fun environment he fostered was truly unmatched. 

I fondly recall the brainstorming sessions we had, both one-on-one and with the entire team. It was inspiring to witness the collaborative spirit amongst the writers and artists, where every idea was welcomed and explored. Kens encouragement to "throw it out there and see what sticks" resulted in some remarkable collaborations. 

Moreover, I deeply appreciated the sense of team spirit that permeated throughout the workplace. From the top down, everyone, including writers, artists, print production, sales, and accounting, got along exceptionally well. It truly felt like a family environment where we all clicked effortlessly. The impact Ken had on my professional growth is immeasurable.

Dan Mazzola
Art Director

I worked for, and played with, Ken for 17 years as a full-time and then independent creative at Manheim Advertising. (That's me with my hand raised over Ken's head in the "20 years ago today" anniversary mailing photo.) Quite simply, Ken made my life better. That's as great a legacy as anyone could ever hope for. I could not wait to get to work during those 17 years. He, and the people he hired, were and are great, talented, fine people. Ken was a genuinely quality human being and one of the, if not THE, most enthusiastically creative individual(s) I have ever had the privilege of orbiting and being creative with. I treasure those years and our enduring cameraderie in the years since. I already miss him terribly.
Russ Lindway
Writer

Ken was my cousin. We shared a lot of good times, including a 2022 Guardians game! Our maternal Grandfather was a long time Indians fan, with season tickets

OBITUARY

Kenneth L Manheim

July 25, 1951 – November 7, 2023

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

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