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     George Raymond Munsinger was born on 18 February 1904 at Nebraska. He was the son of Royal David Munsinger and Cora Melvina Holton. George Raymond Munsinger married Hertha Vianna Pope on 28 August 1930. George Raymond Munsinger died on 5 April 1957 at Renton, King Co., WA, at age 53.

     Note: Moved from Lorain County, Ohio to Jones County, Iowa with his parents and siblings in 1866. Moved from Iowa to Smith County, Kansas in mid-1870s. Moved from Smith County to Elk County in 1892.

George Washington Munsinger was born on 31 May 1842 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of John Christian Munsinger and Sarah Fowl. George Washington Munsinger began military service Served as private in Co. "C", 176th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry during Civil War. He married Thursa Frances Knickerbocker, daughter of Stephen Knickerbocker and Betsey E. Kendeigh, on 1 June 1863 at Oberlin, Lorain Co., OH. George Washington Munsinger lived in 1880 at Center Twp., Smith Co., KS.¹ He lived on 18 June 1900 at Wild Cat Twp., Elk Co., KS, farming.² He lived in 1912 at Moline, Elk Co., KS, Per article on John Munsinger's 100th birthday, in the "Topeka Capital". He died on 16 September 1922 at Moline, Elk Co., KS, at age 80. He was buried in September 1922 at Moline Cemetery, Moline, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #19718584. Occupation: Quoted from Wilda Tucker Spaulding letter:

"Uncle George was a mason. He built Uncle Will's house at Smith Center."

George also apparently farmed and worked in a lumber mill at various times during his life, per his military pension application.

     Gordon Joseph Munsinger was born on 2 April 1915 at Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Joseph Phelps Munsinger and Angela Nierengarten. Gordon Joseph Munsinger married Regina Claire Loza, daughter of Stanislaus Loza and Veronica Oleniczak, on 17 June 1940. Gordon Joseph Munsinger died on 27 July 1962 at Hennepin Co., MN, at age 47. He was buried in 1962 at Assumption Cemetery, Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, Findagrave #155271681.

     Grace Elizabeth Munsinger was born on 13 January 1881 at Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of James Monroe Munsinger and Mary Elizabeth Smith. Grace Elizabeth Munsinger married Robert Whitney Eager on 10 June 1914 at Ames, Story Co., IA. Grace Elizabeth Munsinger married Charles Royal Hunter, son of Rev. Dempsey Allen Hunter and Elizabeth Florence Garrison, on 1 January 1923. Occupation: Music teacher in Mason City, Iowa public schools. Among her students was Meredith Wilson, later to write the musical The Music Man, based on his boyhood home at Mason City. Grace Elizabeth Munsinger died in 1968. She was buried at Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #114835253.

     Guy Edwin Munsinger was born on 22 October 1872 at Jones Co., IA. He was the son of George Washington Munsinger and Thursa Frances Knickerbocker. Guy Edwin Munsinger married Sarah Esbelle Meek on 26 May 1894 at Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, Jan Kindle's info says Crawford, Arkansas. Guy Edwin Munsinger lived in 1900 at Union Center Twp., Elk Co., KS. He lived in 1922 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, per George Sr.'s obituary (1922.) He lived in 1940 at Wildcat Twp., Elk Co., KS. He died on 23 October 1960 at Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, at age 88. Cause of death: Accidental asphyxiation from gas stove. He was buried in October 1960 at Glenrock Cemetery, Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, Findagrave #88675593.

     Guy William Munsinger was born on 4 October 1938 at Lance Creek, Niobrara Co., WY. He was the son of Neville William Munsinger and Vera Margarette Bird. Guy William Munsinger died on 6 July 2005 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 66

Obituary – The Modesto Bee, Modesto, California; Monday, 11 JUL 2005, page B3 (Newspapers.com):

Guy W. Munsinger
Oct. 4, 1938 – July 6, 2005

Guy William Munsinger, 66, of Ceres died Wednesday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mr. Munsinger was a native of Lance Creek, Wyo. He lived for a time in Casper, Wyo., before coming to Modesto at age 17 and then settling in Ceres at age 20. He was a 38-year employee of Campbell Soup Co; he was a supervisor. He enjoyed fishing and dancing. He was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed reading the Bible.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Munsinger of Ceres; son, Michael Munsinger of Modesto; stepchildren, Joshua Seagle and Melanie Sengphrachanh, both of Modesto; brothers, Chester Munsinger of Ceres and Jude Munsinger of Modesto; and sister, Helen Munsinger of Ceres.

Private services. Allen Mortuary, Turlock, in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1524 S. Santa Fe Ave., Hughson 95326.

     Harold Lee Munsinger was born on 5 April 1902 at Petersburg, Boone Co., NE. He was the son of Fred L. Munsinger and Daisy D. Northrup. Harold Lee Munsinger lived in January 1920 at Front Street, Petersburg, Boone Co., NE.¹ He married Nora Mathilda Worden, daughter of William Clark Worden and Lucy Rosalea Chapman, on 27 June 1927 at Red Lodge, MT. Harold Lee Munsinger died on 17 July 1952 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 50. He was buried in July 1952 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Petersburg, Boone Co., NE, Findagrave #14085831.

     Harriet Munsinger was born circa 1869 at Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Munsinger and Margaretha Smith.

     Hazel N. Munsinger was born in 1901 at Mills Co., IA. She was the daughter of Albert Joseph Munsinger and Cora L. Shell. Hazel N. Munsinger married Ray J. Bateman, son of Charles Bateman and Weltha (?), circa 1923 at Mills Co. (probably), IA.¹

     Occupation: Gave occupation as Sawyer in 1860 census.
Note: Mother Eva was living with him in 1860 census. Henry Munsinger was born on 4 March 1834 at Carlisle, Lorain Co., OH, Or 1839, per 1850 census information. He was the son of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick. Henry Munsinger married Hannah Skinner on 23 May 1860, per 1900 census, there were 3 children who died young. Henry Munsinger lived in June 1860 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH.¹ He died on 15 April 1879 at Jones Co., IA, at age 45. He was buried in April 1879 at Green Center Cemetery, Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA.

     Henry William Munsinger was born on 21 August 1905 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN.¹ He was the son of William H. Munsinger and Helen Louise Dreher.¹ Henry William Munsinger married Dorothy Elizabeth Swift, daughter of (?) Rogers. Henry William Munsinger lived on 26 April 1940 at Champlin Twp., Hennepin Co., MN, Stock clerk in retail department store.² He lived in 1970 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, per his brother Melvin's obituary. He died on 23 August 1995 at Monticello, Wright Co., MN, at age 90.

     Hiram Steward Munsinger was born on 7 June 1885 at Kansas.¹ He was the son of Joseph Korah Munsinger and Edith Eleanor Steward. Hiram Steward Munsinger married Mabel Leckliter, daughter of William Harry Leckliter and Mary Elizabeth Wells, on 1 January 1908. Occupation: automobile mechanic, owner of Munsinger & Co. in Howard, Kansas. Hiram Steward Munsinger died on 1 April 1938 at age 52. He was buried in April 1938 at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #42820682.

     Horace S. Munsinger was born on 5 February 1898 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA. He was the son of Albert Joseph Munsinger and Cora L. Shell. Horace S. Munsinger died on 11 February 1898 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA.

     Irene Munsinger was born on 26 April 1924. She was the daughter of David Chester Munsinger and Fannie Elnora Gatlin. Irene Munsinger was buried circa 1927 at Providence Cemetery, Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX. She died circa 1927 Died young.

     Irene Ida Munsinger was born on 18 March 1904 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN.^1,2 She was the daughter of William H. Munsinger and Helen Louise Dreher.¹ Irene Ida Munsinger married John Xavier Ferschweiler, son of John Ferschweiler and Katherine Iten. Irene Ida Munsinger married Nicholas A. Schwitalla, son of (?) Ruski. Irene Ida Munsinger died on 22 September 1991 at Sherburne Co., MN, at age 87. She was buried in September 1991 at Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, Findagrave #171852969.

     Irene N. Munsinger was born circa 1912. She was the daughter of Albert Joseph Munsinger and Cora L. Shell.

     Isabella Munsinger was born circa 2015.

     Note: Quelle: Standesamt Bruchmühlbach
getauft am 25.02.1827 / Ref.Kirchenbuch Lambsborn. Jacob Munsinger was born on 22 February 1827 at Bruchmühlbach, Palatinate (now Rhein-Pfalz), Germany.¹ He was the son of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick. Jacob Munsinger was christened on 25 February 1827 at Bruchmühlbach, Palatinate (now Rhein-Pfalz), Germany.² Occupation: Shoemaker, per 1850 census, Lorain County, Ohio in 1850. He married Charlotte Williams, daughter of Richard Williams and Elizabeth Price, on 5 November 1855 at Lorain Co., OH. Jacob Munsinger married Ellen Maria (?) before August 1883.

     James Arthur Burdell Munsinger was born on 18 June 1894 at Madison Co., NE, per SSDI, and also per WWI registration, Chandler, Murray Co., MN. He was the son of Arthur Burdell Munsinger and Charlotte Lee.¹ James Arthur Burdell Munsinger married Lettie Scott, daughter of William Lelburn Scott and Nettie Viola Duckett, on 20 August 1919. James Arthur Burdell Munsinger lived in 1940 at Stanhope, Hamilton Co., IA. He died on 11 December 1991 at Stanhope, Hamilton Co., IA, at age 97. He was buried in December 1991 at Lawn Hill Cemetery, Stanhope, Hamilton Co., IA, Findagrave #62182066.

     James Earl Munsinger was born on 13 January 1950. He was the son of Melvin J. Munsinger and Mabel Louise Congleton. James Earl Munsinger died on 18 January 2002 at age 52.

     James Monroe Munsinger was also known as "Roe". He was born on 15 November 1857 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of John Christian Munsinger and Julina Fuller. James Monroe Munsinger lived in 1880 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Rev. William R. Smith and Elizabeth Stouffer, on 1 January 1880 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. Occupation:
1882 - 1890, operated a general store in Bayard, Iowa.

From History of Guthrie and Adair Counties, Iowa, Continental History Co., Springfield, Ill., 1884:

"Mr. James M. Munsinger, junior member of the firm of Smith & Munsinger, is the son of John and Julina (Fuller) Munsinger, and was born in Loraine county, Ohio (Russia township), November 15, 1857. His father is a native of Germany, and his mother of Ohio. When he was eight years of age his parents removed to Jones County, Iowa, where he remained until twenty-two years of age, with the exception of two or three years spent in other places. he then removed to Carroll county, Illinois, where he remained about two and one-half years, then coming to Guthrie county, and locating in Bayard in March, 1882, buying a one-half interest in the present business. He was married in Carroll county, Illinois, to Miss. Elizabeth Smith, a native of Illinois, January 1, 1880. They have two children--Gracie May, born January 13, 1881 and Lawrence Estel, born January 28, 1884."

1890 - 1902, bank employee at Bayard. Travelled for the Livestock Commission company, and operated elevators for Des Moines Elevator Co.

Settled in Ames, Iowa in 1908 as employee of Lockwood Elevator Co. Became manager of Ames Grain and Coal Co. in 1917. Retired from Ames Grain and Coal in 1944.

He was a member of the Ames city council, the Kiwanis club, and the IOOF.

Baseball was a lifelong passion of James Munsinger's. He also enjoyed playing cards with a regular group of friends in Ames. James Monroe Munsinger was Christian (Disciples of Christ.) He died on 24 June 1951 at Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, at age 93

Biography -- (Findagrave.com(:

From History of Guthrie and Adair Counties, Iowa, Continental History Co., Springfield, Ill., 1884:

"Mr. James M. Munsinger, junior member of the firm of Smith & Munsinger, is the son of John and Julina (Fuller) Munsinger, and was born in Lorain County, Ohio (Russia township), November 15, 1857. His father is a native of Germany, and his mother of Ohio. When he was eight years of age his parents removed to Jones County, Iowa, where he remained until twenty-two years of age, with the exception of two or three years spent in other places. He then removed to Carroll county, Illinois, where he remained about two and one-half years, then coming to Guthrie County, and locating in Bayard in March, 1882, buying a one-half interest in the present business. He was married in Carroll county, Illinois, to Miss. Elizabeth Smith, a native of Illinois, January 1, 1880. They have two children--Gracie May, born January 13, 1881 and Lawrence Estel, born January 28, 1884."

1890 - 1902, bank employee at Bayard. Travelled for the Livestock Commission company, and operated elevators for Des Moines Elevator Co.

Settled in Ames, Iowa in 1908 as employee of Lockwood Elevator Co. Became manager of Ames Grain and Coal Co. in 1917. Retired from Ames Grain and Coal in 1944.

He was a member of the Ames city council, the Kiwanis club, and the IOOF.

He was buried in June 1951 at Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #74846903.

     James Roy Munsinger was born on 2 September 1947. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Munsinger and Addie Lee Staples. James Roy Munsinger died on 12 January 2003 at Texas at age 55 date per SSDI.

     James William Munsinger was born on 20 January 1940 at Hennepin Co., MN.¹ He was the son of Henry William Munsinger and Dorothy Elizabeth Swift.¹ James William Munsinger died on 18 July 2007 at age 67 per SSDI, last residence New Haven, Franklin Co., Missouri.

     Jane Elizabeth Munsinger was born on 27 January 1921 at Ames, Story Co., IA. She was the daughter of Lawrence Estel Munsinger and Opal Douglas Jenkins. Jane Elizabeth Munsinger married Charles Jacob Kippenhan, son of Johann Adam Kippenhahn and Emilie Louise Heinemann, circa 1944. Jane Elizabeth Munsinger died on 29 March 2018 at Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 97

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Jane Elizabeth Munsinger Kippenhan

Jane passed away peacefully at the age of 97 at Horizon House where she had been a resident for 14 years. She and husband Charles (Kip) lived there together for 7 years. After his passing, she moved to supported living.

Jane was an excellent and prolific painter, a member of Women of Washington Painters, and a docent at the Seattle Art Museum for many years. She and Kip were able to travel frequently, visiting much of the world.

She is survived by a daughter, a son, grandchildren and a great grandson

Please consider supporting the Seattle Art Museum or Elderwise in her memory.

Published in The Seattle Times on Apr. 1, 2018.

She was cremated Findagrave #227845661.

     Janet Norene Munsinger was born on 5 February 1932 at Spalding, Greeley Co., NE. She was the daughter of John David Munsinger and Marjorie F. Crosby. Janet Norene Munsinger died on 20 March 2014 at Chico, Butte Co., CA, at age 82

Obituary (Findagrave.com), Chico Enterprise-Record, 22 MAR 2014:

JANET NORENE DALRYMPLE Janet passed away peacefully on March 20, 2014 at her home. She was born to John D. Munsinger and Marjorie F. Crosby on Feb. 5, 1932 in Spaulding, Nebraska. Her father moved her to California at a very young age where he was remarried to Elsie and they settled near Los Molinos, Ca. where her father raised cattle and other crops. Janet attended Los Molinos High School and then CSU Chico where she earned her teaching credential. While at Chico State, she met and married Melvin "Bush" Dalrymple on April 28, 1951. They both became lifelong educators in Chico where they collectively influenced thousands of young lives. Janet taught four different grade levels at three different elementary schools over her thirty-one year career. Her natural kindness, compassion and encouraging nature made her a highly desired teacher for hundreds of parents in the school district. After retiring from teaching, Janet was a tireless volunteer for The Discovery Shoppe of Chico for many years. She touched countless individuals in her journey through life and all of them were blessed to have known her. She loved traveling, gardening, volunteering, shopping and any kind of family activity. She was preceded in death by her Father Jack, Stepmother Elsie and one brother Melvin (Mary). She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 63 years Bush, brother Harry, sons Mark (Cindy) and Rick, grandchildren Kyle (Amanda), Jennah (Steve) and great-grandchild Reese, along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests in lieu of flowers donations be directed to the Enloe Hospice Care Program. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Chico Elks Lodge, 12:00 p.m.. on Friday, March 28, 2014 for all who knew and loved her. Please feel free to join her family and friends to honor and remember Janet for all she meant to each of us.

     Jessie Alberta Munsinger was born on 21 December 1914 at Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Royal David Munsinger and Cora Melvina Holton. Jessie Alberta Munsinger married Clarence B. Salter on 15 June 1935 at Columbus, Platte Co., NE; The Albion Argus, Albion, Nebraska; Thursday, 20 JUN 1935, page 5 (Newspapers.com):

Clarence Salter and Miss Jessie Munsinger, both of Loretto, procured a marriage license at Judge Speices (sic) office, Saturday afternoon. They were married by Rev. A. T. McFarland at the Methodist parsonage in Columbus.

Jessie Alberta Munsinger and Clarence B. Salter were divorced before April 1940; Jessie was living with her widowed father and younger brothers as of the 1940 census, marital status "D". Jessie Alberta Munsinger married Earl Daniel Northrup, son of Frank Edgar Northrup and Anna Margerate Worden, on 12 March 1941 at Neligh, Antelope Co., NE. Jessie Alberta Munsinger died on 22 October 1999 at Albany, Linn Co., OR, at age 84

Obituary -- Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Oregon; Sunday, 24 OCT 1999, p.5 (Newspapers.com):

Jessie Alberta Northrup

Dec. 21, 1914 -- Oct. 22, 1999

Jessie Alberta Northrup died Friday at an Albany nursing home at the age of 84.

She was born to Rollo and Cora Munsinger in Nebraska. She grew up and received her education in Nebraska and worked as a dishwasher and in food preparation for a number of years. Later, she was employed for about 11 years as a food line inspector at Or-Ida Frozen Foods in Ontario, Ore.

She and Clarence Salter were married in Nebraska in 1935. After a divorce, she married Earl D. Northrup in 1941, also in Nebraska. After her husband's death in 1987, Mrs. Northrup moved to Jefferson, later to Salem and then to Albany to live with her son Terry.

She moved to a nursing home three years ago.

Mrs. Northrup is survived by sons Clarence Northrup (sic) of Washington state, Franklin and Terry Northrup of Albany and Danny Northrup of Payette, Idaho. Her son Donovan Northrup died before her.

She also is surviived by her brother Kenneth Munsinger of St. Edward, Neb., sister Velma van Oyen of Whitebird, Idaho, 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Mrs. Northrup will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at AAsum Funeral Chapel, Albany.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Alliance of Oregon.

     John Christian Munsinger was born on 18 December 1817 at Bruchmühlbach, Sickinger Höhe, Palatinate (now Rhein-Pfalz), Germany, Stated his age correctly in the 1880 and previous censuses. Subsequently, five additional years appeared on his stated age, in support of his (false) claim to have been born in 1812 just in advance of Napoleon's march to Russia. His headstone was engraved with the age based on the story, not the true birth year.^1,2 He was the son of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick. John Christian Munsinger was christened on 21 December 1817 at Lambsborn, Palatinate; Christening record shows name as "Christian".³ He married Sarah Fowl, daughter of Godfrey Faul and Sarah Gardner, on 4 July 1840 at Oberlin, Lorain Co., OH. John Christian Munsinger lived in 1850 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH, from sometime after 1830 to 1866. Moved family to Jones County, Iowa in 1866. Moved to Smith County, Kansas 1881, after buying properties there for his sons during the preceding several years. Was living with son James Munsinger, Ames, Iowa, as of the 1900 census. The family story is that he "rotated" among the households of his children after he sold his farm in 1892, staying with each family "for as long as they could stand it."⁴

He married Julina Fuller, daughter of Enoch Fuller and Karenhappuch Parmer/Palmer, on 23 January 1850 at Oberlin, Lorain Co., OH, from Wilda Spaulding's letter dated October 29, 1987 to the Oberlin College Archives:

"Sarah Fowl died after her fourth child was born. Sarah knew that she couldn't get well so asked her best girlfriend, Julina, to marry John and help raise the babies. That must have been the reason Julina quit school."

The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Morgan in the Morgan home in Oberlin.⁵

John Christian Munsinger lived in June 1860 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH.⁶ He lived in June 1880 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA. Occupation: Farming and veterinary consulting.
Note: Quoted from Ray Taylor letter:

Cousin Wilda has a souvenir pamphlet of the early settlers of Smith County, Kansas. Great-grandfather John was honored with his picture on the back. She states that it contained just his picture and under the picture was "Born in Germany, December 10, 1812, located in Smith County in 1880." She states further "He did buy a lot of land -- the place where my Grandfather Finn lived; across the road where Uncle Will lived (south of Smith Center) and also land west of there a couple of miles or so, the Uncle Ed Munsinger place. My Grandfather Tucker bought that place from Uncle Ed. That is where Aubrey and I were born. The old rock house was still there about 20 years ago when I took Mother Vivian to Smith County. She said the same wallpaper was still on the wall. Cousin Charles Taylor was homesteading here when he met Elizabeth Munsinger.

Article in Topeka Capital, November 30, 1912:

CELEBRATE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY DECEMBER 10

John Munsinger Making Great Preparations to Have Children With Him

Special to the Capital.

     Smith Center, Kan., Nov. 30 -- John Munsinger, a resident of this county for a third of a century, is making great preparations to celebrate his one hundredth birthday at the home of one of his sons in Howard, this state, December 10. Elaborate preparations are being made for the event and all the children, thirteen in number, will assemble from their homes in all parts of the United States and assist in making the occasion a memorable one. As the plans were originally made, the celebration was to have been held in this city, but later it was decided to change the gathering place to Howard, where the largest hall in town has been secured to accommodate the gathering. While the occasion is one in which only relatives will participate it is expected that there will be present, including children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, a crowd of two hundred. An elaborate banquet contributed by the sons and daughters will be one of the features.
     Grandfather Munsinger was born in Germany, December 10, 1812. He came to America in 1826 (it was actually 1828) and to this county in 1880. At the age of twenty-five he was married for the first time and to this union four children were born. His wife dying, he was married a second time many years later and became the father of ten more children. One of these, a daughter, died in the latter seventies. Wife number two died in this county in 1880 (actually it was in Rome Twp., Jones County, Iowa). The thirteen surviving children, all of whom are making arrangements to be present when their father and honored centenarian celebrates his birthday are as follows: George and Ed Munsinger and Sarah Knickerbocker, Moline, Kan; Mary Smith of South Dakota; John Munsinger of Oregon; Elizabeth Taylor of Denver, Colo; J. K. Munsinger, Howard, Kan., J.M. Munsinger, Ames, Iowa; C. G. Munsinger, Harlan, Kan; Susie Taylor, McCracken, Kan; Rosie L. Dewey, Oakland, Calif; Will and F. S. Munsinger, this city.
     Although having attained an age that few men ever see, Mr. Munsinger is remarkably active, both mentally and physically. He still takes a keen interest in all affairs of the world and nothing delights him more than a romp with some of his great or great great grand children. One of the feats that he delights in performing for some visitor is springing into the air and cracking his heels together three times before alighting. Asked how to reach five score years his reply is invariably, "Be temperate in all things and worry not."


OBITUARY:

     Friday evening, September 21, 1917, at about 4 o'clock, John Munsinger passed away, at the home of his son, J. K. Munsinger, at the great age of 104 years, 9 months and 11 days. Grandpa Munsinger had been in his usual good health until a few weeks ago, when it was noticed that he was growing weaker and less disposed to walk around. He suffered no pain and his last days were passed in peace and quiet. A few days before his death he refused sustenance, and quietly awaited his final summons.
     John Munsinger was a familiar figure in Howard life for many years, and until the hot weather of the past summer came on, he was to be seen on our streets almost as frequently as any of our citizens. He retained his faculties to a remarkable degree, his eyesight being excellent and his hearing but very slightly dulled. When he was 103 years old, he appeared before the Old Settlers' Reunion in this city, made a speech, and danced a jig. He retained an accurate recollection of the incidents of his youth and mature years and enjoyed talking with his friends.
     Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in this city, Sunday at 2:30 and a great crowd of relatives, friends, and neighbors filled the church and the surrounding space, Rev. Glen C. Wade conducted the service, and was assisted by Rev. O. L. Weir and a quartet of singers. The remains were taken to Olin, Iowa, Monday for interment at the old home.
     The following brief sketch of the life of this good old man was read at the funeral:

     John Munsinger was born in Wittenberg, Germany, December 10, 1812, died at the home of his son J. K. Munsinger, in Howard, Kansas, Sept. 21, 1917, age 104 years, 9 months, and 11 days.
     He came with his parents to America in 1824 landing at New York, then going west and settling in Lorain county, Ohio. In 1833 he was married to Miss Sarah Fowler. To this union four children were born, two boys and two girls. His wife dying in 1849.
     He was again united in marriage to Miss Julina Fuller. To this union were born ten children, six boys and four girls. In the year 1866 he moved with his family to Jones county, Iowa where the wife and mother passed away May 2, 1880. In 1881 he moved to Smith county, Kansas. In 1892 he sold out and broke up the home and since then has spent his days visiting his children. Three daughters have gone on before.
     There are left to mourn his loss: Geo. and Ed. of Moline, Ks. J. P. of Nehalem, Oregon. J.K. of Howard, Ks. J. M. of Ames, Iowa. C.G. of Harlan, Ks. W. G. and F. S. of Smith Center, Ks. Mrs. Susie Taylor of Scott City, Ks. Mrs. Rosa Dewey of Oakland, California and Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor of Ames, Iowa. One brother, David Munsinger of Nebraska. Eighty-seven grand children. Seventy great grandchildren. Fourteen great-great grandchildren and a host of friends.
     Grandpa united with the Lutheran Church when but a young man, but lived the most of his life in the Christian Church of which he died a true and faithful member.

Per Wilda (Tucker) Spaulding, the John Munsinger house in Rome Township was built in two sections. The attic was made into a room that had a separate entrance from the front porch, where travelling salesmen (or John on occasion) would stay.

He died on 21 September 1917 at Howard, Elk Co., KS, at age 99. He was buried in September 1917 at Green Center Cemetery, Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #75022249.

     John David Munsinger was also known as "Jack". He was born on 16 May 1903 at Albion, Boone Co., NE. He was the son of Franklin Munsinger and Rosa Vargason. John David Munsinger married Marjorie F. Crosby, daughter of Winwood Hallis Crosby and Amelia Mae Wetzel, in 1928 at Greeley Co., NE.¹ John David Munsinger married Elsie Dora Spence, daughter of David A. Spence and Clara Adelaide Wheeler, in 1933. John David Munsinger lived on 1 April 1935 at Wheeler Co., NE.² He lived on 2 April 1940 at Red Bluff District, Tehama Co., CA, farm laborer.² He died on 11 February 1964 at Los Molinos, Tehama Co., CA, at age 60. He was buried in February 1964 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA, Findagrave #121533703.

     John Duane Munsinger was born on 15 April 1928 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN. He was the son of Joseph Phelps Munsinger and Angela Nierengarten. John Duane Munsinger began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy
Korean War service, U.S. Army. He died on 24 May 2018 at Veterans Administration Center, St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, at age 90

Obituary (via Findagrave.com):

John D. Munsinger

St. Cloud - Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30PM on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in St. Cloud for John D. Munsinger, age 90, of St. Cloud who passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. Rev. LeRoy Scheierl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud. Visitation will be from 4-7PM on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Williams Dingmann Funeral Home, St. Cloud and one hour prior to the services at church on Wednesdsay. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Funeral Home, St. Cloud.

John was born April 15, 1928 in St. Cloud to Joseph and Angeline (Nierengarten) Munsinger. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy during World War II and the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was also involved in Signal Corps from 1951 - 1953, training service personnel in communications. John married Jean Tenvoorde on June 9, 1956 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, St. Cloud. He was employed with Northwest Bell from 1947 until his retirement in 1986. John was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church where he served as an usher and a collections counter for 40 years. John was also a member of St. Cloud VFW #4847 and Fraternal Order of Eagles #622. He enjoyed hunting, fishing with his sons, trips to the casino, Wednesday morning coffee with friends, flower gardening and working on his home. John was caring, sentimental, and hardworking and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

John is survived by his wife, Jean; children, Patty (John) Scott of St. Cloud, Mike (Teri Recht) of Harris, Kym (Wayne) Daffer of Leawood, KS, Tom of Zumbrota; sister, Mary Mollica of Manawa, WI; six grandchildren and one great grandson.

He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Peter; siblings, Lucretia Galvan, Margaret Hollenorst, Gordon Munsinger, Elaine Hernandez, and Evelyn Bombardier.

John's family would like to thank the kind and compassionate staff of CentraCare Hospice, VA Medical Center, and Senior Linkage.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the above organizations that gently cared for John and his family.

He was buried on 30 May 2018 at Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, Findagrave #194864252.

     John Franklin Munsinger was born on 8 September 1942 at Lusk, Niobrara Co., WY. He was the son of Neville William Munsinger and Vera Margarette Bird. John Franklin Munsinger died on 14 May 1987 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 44.