Manny Russell Reber
March 07, 2026
Manny Russell Reber was born angel on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He will be forever loved and missed. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
A Letter to Mommy and Daddy
Dear Mommy and Daddy,
I just wanted to let you know that I made it home.
The journey wasn’t an easy one, but it didn’t take too long.
Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh, and new.
I wish that you could close your eyes and that you could see it too.
Please try not to be sad for me.
Try to understand.
God is taking care of me...I’m in the shelter of His hands.
Here there is no sadness, no sorrow, and no pain.
Here there is no crying and I’ll never hurt again.
Here it is so peaceful when all the angels sing.
I really have to go for now - I’ve just got to try my wings.
-Darlene Browning
I am your own rainbow that shines after a summer rain storm. I am your child who loves you and thanks you for making me feel so special and so loved. I have touched your life and you have touched mine and for that we shall be forever grateful.