Mak L. Mannen,, 82, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, July 6, 2017. Mak was born in Mt. Vernon, IL. Mak attended Kent State University and was a rocket scientist. He retired from Martin Marietta at KSC in 1991 and was a long-term resident of Titusville, FL. He enjoyed playing golf most of his life and was known for his sharp wit.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Connie, parents Marvin and Anna Katherine.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Naomi Mathews Mannen: daughters, Catherine F. Reid, Donna L. Green, Debi M. McCord, and Judy A. (Vance P.) Austin; son, David C. (Angela); stepson, Mark Mathews; brothers, David G. (Beverly) and Charles (Karen); Grandchildren, Janeese (Alan) Houston, Megan McCord, Kyle (Becca), Tyler (Jordan) Austin, and Ava Mannen; numerous nieces, nephews and their respective spouses.