March 29, 2024

Rich Munger

Feb. 14, 2017

Rich Munger, 88, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at HCI Kavanaugh House on 56th. Per his request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. There will be a private family burial at Silent City Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Monroe Fire and Rescue and condolences may left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

Thomas Richard Munger was born the son of Archie “Ray” and Edith (Lust) Munger Dec. 3, 1928, in Newton. He grew up in rural Monroe and graduated from Monroe High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant and later owned Office Machine Service of Des Moines. He was a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Monroe.

Rich is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth; a son, Steve (Phyllis) Munger of Colfax; two daughters, Linda DeCarlo of Des Moines and Kristy (Mark) Rannells of Des Moines; four grandchildren, Elizabeth (Steve) O’Neill, Jennifer Munger, Monica and Rachel DeCarlo; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Gordon and Bobby Munger.