Eilert Charles Mahnken, 85, of Frohna, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Mercy Perry Hospital.
He was born August 10, 1940, in Perryville, to Gottlieb and Verna (Kassel) Mahnken.
Eilert and Erna L. Weber were married on August 6, 1967, in Uniontown. They were blessed with 58 years of marriage. She survives him in Perryville.
Eilert worked as a farmer and enjoyed working with his cattle. He loved participating in the East Perry Fair Mule Jump and also enjoyed coon hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.
Survivors include his wife, Erna Mahnken; three daughters, Sherry L. Mahnken of Rolla, Jean I. Mahnken of Perryville, and Joan M. (Michael) Thomas of Hillsborough, North Carolina; one son, John D. (Nikki) Mahnken of Perryville; and seven grandchildren, Griffin Thomas, Ella Thomas, Lucas Robinson, Arianna Mahnken, Emeryn Mahnken, Quentin Mahnken and Treyton Mahnken.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Hilmer Mahnken, Armin Mahnken and Leonard Mahnken; and two sisters, Delfie Mueller and Eileen Mahnken.
Visitation will be held from 8:30 to 9:50 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. The Rev. Joseph Schlie will conduct the funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 5, at the church.
Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran School.
Online condolences may be made at fordandyoungfuneralhome. com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
