Cecelia Ann Manson, 78, of Gills Rock, passed away on February 13, 2026, with family at her side.
She was born July 31, 1947, in Neenah, WI, the daughter of the late John and Leola (Rohloff) Larson. Celia attended Neenah High school and graduated with the class of 1965. On January 15, 1970, she married David Manson. Celia and David lived in Gills Rock. Celia worked as the office manager at Bea's Homade Products, as well as the office manager for Northern Door Dental Services. She was a member of Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church and loved greeting the children from the Harvest bus ride and then the trunk or treat, delighting in their smiles and costumes.
Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. Celia also loved getting lost in a good book, traveling with her husband, and expressing her creativity through knitting, crocheting, sewing, as well as cooking and baking for the ones she loved.
Celia will be missed by her sons, Lee (Crystal) Manson, of Egg Harbor, WI, and J (Cher) Manson, of Avoca, WI; as well as her grandchildren, Cynthia (Vince), Atlee, Kaden, Kaylee, Keegan, Chase, and Eyan. She was preceded in death by her husband David, her parents, stepmother and siblings.
Celia's life will be honored with a Memorial Service held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Shepherd of the Bay, 11836 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay, with Pastor James Honig officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the church. She will be laid to rest in Little Sister Cemetery in Sister Bay at a later date. Memorials may be given in her name to Unity Hospice.
Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Sister Bay, WI, is assisting the Manson family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Cecelia may be shared with her family through her tribute page at https://www.CaspersonFuneralHome.com.
