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     Arthur Edwin Munsinger was born on 13 February 1926 at Parkerton, Converse Co., WY. He was the son of Edwin Guy Munsinger and Gladys Irene Kothe. Arthur Edwin Munsinger died on 28 April 1953 at Malta, Phillips Co., MT, at age 27. He was buried on 1 May 1953 at Glenrock, Converse Co., WY.

     Arthur Wayne Munsinger was also known as "Butch". He was born on 11 August 1947. He was the son of Marion Laverne Munsinger and Voyne Maxine Anderson. Arthur Wayne Munsinger lived in 2005 at Eldora, Hardin Co., IA. He died on 8 August 2019 at Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, at age 71. He was buried in August 2019 at East Lawn Memorial Garden, Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, Cremated. Findagrave #219093266.

     Rev. Author Darwin Munsinger was born on 10 September 1926 at Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX. He was the son of Earl Charles Munsinger and Lula Belle Taylor. Rev. Author Darwin Munsinger married Mildred Leona Sides, daughter of Houston Embery Sides and Thenia Leona Jones. Rev. Author Darwin Munsinger died on 12 January 2009 at Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX, at age 82 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Funeral services for Rev. A.D. Munsinger of Rusk, age 82, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at Autry Funeral Home chapel, Jacksonville, with Rev. Bobby Goodnight, Rev. Adrian Neal and Rev. Kevin Gentry officiating.

Burial will follow at Taylor Cemetery in Gallatin.

Mr. Munsinger passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, in Jacksonville, Texas.

He was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Elkhart, Texas.

Mr. Munsinger was employed in the construction industry, was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Maydelle and pastored area churches for over 57 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Charlie Munsinger; mother, Lula Belle Taylor; and twins, Aleen and Frances.

Mr. Munsinger is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mildred L. Sides Munsinger; sons, Anthony Munsinger and wife Peggy, Albert Munsinger and wife Christie, Phillip Munsinger and wife Dusty; daughter, Jane Whitten and husband Jim; sisters, Alice Dobbs, and Audry Mae Higgenbotham; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will include Robert Gholson, Odis Chapman, Robert Luce, Dwain Modisette, Tom Keith, Brian Bridges, Bobby Tosh and Tom Ball.

Honorary pallbearers will include area Baptist ministers.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

The family requests that memorials may be made to Romanian Women's Shelter and Emmanuel House.
Published in the Tyler Morning Telegraph on 1/14/2009.

He was buried in January 2009 at Taylor Cemetery, Gallatin, Cherokee Co., TX, Findagrave #32914754.

     Beatrice Munsinger was born in September 1893 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN.^2,1 She was the daughter of William H. Munsinger and Helen Louise Dreher.¹ Beatrice Munsinger married Frank John Urbanski. Beatrice Munsinger lived on 5 January 1920 at 307 Eleventh Avenue North, St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN.³ She lived on 11 April 1930 at 1423 Main Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.⁴ She lived on 9 April 1940 at 601 Washington Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.⁵ She died on 18 September 1953 at Hennepin Co., MN.

     Benjamin Franklin Munsinger was born on 28 March 1917 at Texas. He was the son of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Kate May Gurley. Benjamin Franklin Munsinger married Addie Lee Staples, daughter of James W. Staples and Willie Lodella Rast, in November 1937 at Ennis, Ellis Co., TX. Benjamin Franklin Munsinger married Mary Martha McKinney circa 1956. Benjamin Franklin Munsinger died on 3 September 1981 at VA Hospital, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, at age 64 Cause of death: cancer. He was buried on 6 September 1981 at McKinney Cemetery, Slocum, Anderson Co., TX.

     Bennie Ray Munsinger was born on 18 December 1959. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Munsinger and Mary Martha McKinney. Bennie Ray Munsinger died on 22 June 2006 at Smith Co., TX, at age 46 Dates per SSDI, last residence Tyler.

     Berneta Munsinger was born on 10 September 1907 at Smith Co., KS. She was the daughter of Merrill Forrest Munsinger and Mary Eleanor Smith. Berneta Munsinger married Albert Frederick Ecker, son of Albert Anton Ecker and Theresa Augusta Flegge, in 1929. Berneta Munsinger lived in 1940 at Gaylord, KS. She died on 28 November 1986 at Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 79. She was buried in 1986 at Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, Smith Co., KS, Findagrave #55269617.

     Bertha Munsinger was also known as Dorothy Munsinger. She was born on 3 January 1887 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Munsinger and Helen Louise Dreher.¹ Bertha Munsinger married Edward Culliton circa 1911. Bertha Munsinger lived on 10 January 1920 at 79 Ninth Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Hotel worker.² She lived in 1970 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, per her brother Melvin's obituary. She died on 30 August 1977 at Anoka Co., MN, at age 90


per SSDI, last residence Anoka. Obituary, The Minneapolis Star, 1 SEP 1977, p.57 (via Newspapers.com):

Culliton
Bertha, age 90, form. of 316 NE 5 St. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Lillian Tempesta; 4 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sylvia Sullivan, CA; Esther Danneker, Sauk Rapids; Irene Ferschweiler, St. Cloud; brother, Henry Munsinger, Monticello. Mass of Christian Burial Fri. 10 am at Rainville Brothers Chapel, 222 East Hennepin. Vigil Prayers 8 pm Thur. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 pm Thur.

     Bertha Irene Munsinger was born on 5 May 1895 at Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Burdell Munsinger and Charlotte Lee.¹ Bertha Irene Munsinger lived in April 1910 at Webster Twp., Hamilton Co., IA, Living with her maternal grandmother and two uncles. She married Theodore Scott, son of William H. Scott and Priscilla Robinson, in 1913. Bertha Irene Munsinger lived in April 1930 at Lowville, Murray Co., MN.² She died on 31 August 1969 at Isanti Co., MN, at age 74.

     Birdie Wyoma Munsinger was born on 22 May 1940 at Lusk, Niobrara Co., WY, per California Death Index. She was the daughter of Neville William Munsinger and Vera Margarette Bird. Birdie Wyoma Munsinger married Donald Ray Cummings, son of (?) Dorfer, on 23 August 1958 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA. Birdie Wyoma Munsinger died on 10 January 1993 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 52 Ovarian cancer.

     Blanche Munsinger was born in February 1880 at Center Twp., Smith Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of George Washington Munsinger and Thursa Frances Knickerbocker.
Note: not in George Munsinger family in 1900 -- either deceased or married. DLB 2012.

     Bruce Wayne Munsinger was born on 9 February 1949. He was the son of Travis Burton Munsinger and Ruth Natalie Barlow. Bruce Wayne Munsinger died on 11 July 2009 at Harris Co., TX, at age 60 Dates per SSDI, last residence Humble.

     Burton Daniel Munsinger was born on 7 August 1898 at Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.¹ He was the son of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Kate May Gurley. Burton Daniel Munsinger married Dessie Ettina Marsh on 2 November 1919. Burton Daniel Munsinger was buried in 1969 at Rosewood Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX. He died on 1 May 1969 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 70.

     Calvin Lee Munsinger was born on 26 March 1950 at Harris Co., TX. He was the son of Raymon Leroy Munsinger and Reba Lee Tenney. Calvin Lee Munsinger married Norma Jean Perry, daughter of Audie Joe Perry Sr. and Myrtle Mae Holcomb, on 2 January 1973 at Smith Co., TX. Calvin Lee Munsinger died on 15 March 2018 at Tyler, Smith Co., TX, at age 67. He was buried, Final arrangements not known. Findagrave #188193359.

     Catherine Munsinger was born in October 1836 at Lorain Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick. Catherine Munsinger married Benjamin Robb circa 1863. Catherine Munsinger lived in June 1880 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA, farming.¹ She lived in June 1900 at Jackson Twp., Jones Co., IA, in the household of son in-law Losson Williams, caring for the children after their mother's premature death.² She lived in 1905 at Jones Co., IA, widowed, listed in the 1905 Iowa State Census. She died between 1905 and 1910 at Jones Co., IA; probably she was buried with Ben in Green Center Cemetery, Rome Twp., Jones Co., Iowa although no record appears to exist. DLB 2020.

     Charles Munsinger was also known as "Karl" Charles Munsinger was christened "Karl" in the Lambsborn Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was born on 17 December 1819 at Bruchmühlbach, Palatinate (now Rhein-Pfalz), Germany, Headstone says 1820.¹ He was the son of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick. Charles Munsinger was christened on 19 December 1819 at Christened "Karl" at Lambsborn Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lambsborn, Palatinate.² He married Electa Northrup, daughter of John Wesley Northrup and Amelia Knight, on 23 October 1849 at Lorain Co., OH. Occupation: Nurseryman, Rawls Township, Mills Co., Iowa in 1880.³ Charles Munsinger died on 3 February 1905 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA, at age 85 Obituary (Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, IA, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1905):
     The well known pioneer citizen of Mills County, died Saturday night of pneumonia at his home two miles north of Tabor. He leaves a wife and one daughter, a Mrs. J. B. Buchanan of Denver, also a brother Joseph Munsinger, near Tabor. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at Tabor.

Obituary (The Opinion, Glenwood, IA, Thursday, Feb. 9, 1905)
     Resident of Tabor, died of pneumonia this past week; funeral held Monday. Came to Tabor from Brownhelm, Lorraine County, Ohio in 1856. Prominent in church and social life as well as in insurance business. Member, Tabor Historical Society. Leaves a wife and 1 daughter, Mrs. Evangel Buchanan of Denver. He was buried in February 1905 at Tabor Cemetery, Tabor, Mills Co., IA.
Note: After her father's death in 1905, daughter Evangeline initiated a legal proceeding in 1906 to have a guardian appointed to supervise the estate of Charles Munsinger.

Electa initiated a lawsuit against her daughter in 1911 to establish her ownership and control of the estate.

     Note: Charles was aised by his maternal grandmother Sarah J. Lee. Charles Glen Munsinger was born on 19 September 1889 at Madison Co., NE, or 1891, per WWI registration card, Chandler, Murray Co., MN.

SSDI shows 19 SEP 1891. Probably "19 SEP" is correct -- year is uncertain.¹ He was the son of Arthur Burdell Munsinger and Charlotte Lee. Charles Glen Munsinger lived in 1920 at Aetna Twp., Pipestone Co., MN, Living with grandmother Sarah J. Lee and uncle John C. Lee. He married Iva (?).² Charles Glen Munsinger lived in April 1940 at Murray Co., MN.² He died in February 1971 at Tracy, Lyon Co., MN, at age 81 date and location per SSDI.

     Note: Quote from Taylor Papers:

Uncle Charles was an inspector for the railroad at Harlan, Kansas. Meda always met his handcar each evening. He also carried mail later. At times he used a motorcycle. It had a sidecar and I remember going home with him one time.

Charles Grandison Munsinger was born on 2 April 1859 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of John Christian Munsinger and Julina Fuller. Charles Grandison Munsinger married Zebbie Ann Gates, daughter of Zebadee Gates and Elizabeth Glenn, in 1883. Occupation: Railroad Inspector at Harlan, KS, then mail carrier. Charles Grandison Munsinger lived in 1912 at Harlan, Smith Co., KS, per 1912 Topeka Capital article re: John Munsinger's 100th birthday. He died on 19 August 1918 at Holdredge, NE, at age 59 Died at his daughter Meda's house, of cancer. He was buried in August 1918 at Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Smith Co., KS, Findagrave #127885285.

     Charles Jefferson Munsinger was born on 19 April 1857 at Elyria, Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of David Munsinger and Mary Ann Parmer. Charles Jefferson Munsinger married Emma Josephine Werley, daughter of Joseph Werley and Louisa Ann Schlobig, on 9 March 1878 at Mechanicsville, Cedar Co., IA. Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Emma Josephine Werley were divorced before 29 December 1887. Charles Jefferson Munsinger married Kate May Gurley, daughter of Alfred Chester Gurley and Juda Smith Ormsby, on 29 June 1890 at Aniwa, Shawano Co., WI. Charles Jefferson Munsinger lived on 1 June 1900 at Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, carpenter.¹ Occupation: Carpenter. He died on 16 April 1928 at Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX, at age 70. He was buried in 1928 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX.

     Note: 1 son, 1 daughter. Charles Kenneth Munsinger was born on 4 June 1955 at Harris Co., TX. He was the son of William Earl Munsinger. Charles Kenneth Munsinger died on 6 October 2003 at Grapeland, Houston Co., TX, at age 48 date and location per SSDI.

     Charles Maurice Munsinger was born on 13 November 1897 at Rawles Twp., Mills Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Myron T. Munsinger and Minerva Johnson. Charles Maurice Munsinger married Leila Elizabeth Marlow on 10 December 1923 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, no children.¹ Occupation: Fireman on steam locomotive in April 1930 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE.¹ Charles Maurice Munsinger lived in April 1930 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE.¹ He lived in 1937 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, per father's obituary. Occupation: Engineer, steam railroad in April 1940 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE.² He and Leila Elizabeth Marlow were divorced after April 1940. Charles Maurice Munsinger married Rose Jacobsen after April 1940, no children. Charles Maurice Munsinger died on 31 January 1954 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 56. He was buried on 3 February 1954 at North Platte Cemetery, North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, Findagrave #50223492.

     Charley Jefferson Munsinger was born on 30 April 1906 at Seward Co., KS, or 15 APR from other source. He was the son of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Kate May Gurley. Charley Jefferson Munsinger died on 15 September 1993 at Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX, at age 87 Death location and date per SSDI.

     Clarence Carl Munsinger was born on 5 August 1904 at Elk Co., KS. He was the son of Phillip Ellsworth Munsinger and Clara Frances Beu. Clarence Carl Munsinger married Bessie Lee Coker circa 1930. Clarence Carl Munsinger died on 27 August 1970 at Dewey, Washington Co., OK, at age 66 date per SSDI. He was buried in 1970 at Nowata Memorial Cemetery, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK, Findagrave #21173843.

     Clyde N. Munsinger was born in 1901. He was the son of Albert Joseph Munsinger and Cora L. Shell. Clyde N. Munsinger began military service Co. I, 168th Infantry. He died on 22 August 1918 at Chateau Thierry, France, Killed in action.

     Coquesia Belle Munsinger was born on 30 May 1878 at Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA, Her birth year is listed as 1877 in other sources, but the June 1880 census (age 2) only supports an 1878 birth year.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Emma Josephine Werley.¹ Coquesia Belle Munsinger married Charles Leonard Hahn, son of Simon Peter Hahn and Temperance Phoebe Hobart, on 19 November 1895 at Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA. Coquesia Belle Munsinger lived on 22 June 1900 at Drury Twp., Rock Island Co., IL, farming.² She lived in April 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.³ She lived in January 1920 at Lake Twp., Muscatine Co., IA. She died on 4 December 1953 at Drain, Douglas Co., OR, at age 75

Obituary -- The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington; Tuesday, 8 DEC 1953, p.26 (Newspapers.com):

MRS. COQUESIA BELLE HAHN

Mrs. Coquesia Belle Hahn, 76, formerly a resident of Tacoma for many years, died Friday at the home of a daughter in Drain, Ore. For the past several years she had been living with her various children.

She was born in Muscatine, Iowa, and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are four sons, Leonard M. of Chelan, Ivan of Bloomington, Ind., Clifford and Marshall of Illinois City, Ill; six daughters, Mrs. Vera Rine and Mrs. Hazel Miller of Portland; Mrs. Katherine Curtis of Elkton, Ore., Mrs. Marjorie Hazen of Yuba City, Calif., Mrs. Marie Dryden of Marysville, Calif., and Mrs. Coquesia Cavin of Drain; a sister, Mrs. Jo Thiele of Helena; 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. C. C. Mellinger Co. will announce the service.

She was buried in December 1953 at New Tacoma Cemetery, University Place, Pierce Co., WA, Findagrave #63378820.

     Cora Adell Munsinger was also known as Cora Adelide. Cora Adell Munsinger was also known as "Della". She was born on 10 June 1867 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA; Possibly born in Lorain County, Ohio, before the George Munsinger family relocated to Jones County, Iowa. 1870 census says "Iowa", but 1900 says "Ohio".^1,2 She was the daughter of George Washington Munsinger and Thursa Frances Knickerbocker. Cora Adell Munsinger married George R. Welch, son of Eben S. Welch and Celestia Buswell, circa 1890.² Cora Adell Munsinger lived in 1900 at Union Center Twp., Elk Co., KS, adjacent to the J. K. Munsinger family.² She lived in April 1910 at Wildcat Twp., Elk Co., KS.³ She died on 31 December 1942 at Kilgore, Gregg Co., TX, at age 75. She was buried in 1943 at Moline Cemetery, Moline, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #19779956.

     Cora Edith Munsinger was born on 12 December 1887 at Smith or Elk Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Korah Munsinger and Edith Eleanor Steward. Cora Edith Munsinger married John William Moore, son of John Moore and Martha (?), circa 1905.² Cora Edith Munsinger lived in April 1910 at Union Center Twp., Elk Co., KS.² She lived on 1 March 1915 at Elk Co., KS, 1915 Kansas State census, Elk County, Union Center Township, p.26A. She lived in January 1920 at Union Center Twp., Elk Co., KS.³ She lived in April 1930 at 1939 North Waco Avenue, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.⁴ She lived in June 1932 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, per father's obituary. She married (?) Jones after April 1940.

     Darlene Joyce Munsinger was born on 17 February 1927 at Torrington, Goshen Co., WY. She was the daughter of Edward Lawrence Munsinger and Marie Norma Glade. Darlene Joyce Munsinger married Cecil Martin McCurdy in March 1944 at San Bernardino Co., CA, license issue reported in the 16 MAR 1944 edition of The San Bernardino County Sun, page 17 (Newspapers.com). Cecil was in the U.S. Navy at the time of this marriage -- no evidence of any children. It appears the marriage was very short in duration. Darlene was remarried to Harry L. Maxwell by 1945, and Cecil remarried to Carolyn Krompel in 1948.

Darlene Joyce Munsinger married Harry Lee Maxwell, son of Lemuel Maxwell and Lena Ellen Parker. Darlene Joyce Munsinger and Harry Lee Maxwell were divorced on 1 March 1965 at Klamath Co., OR. Darlene Joyce Munsinger lived at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. She died on 7 December 2014 at Whitewater, Riverside Co., CA, at age 87.

     Darlene Louise Munsinger was born on 14 October 1935 at Lusk, Niobrara Co., WY. She was the daughter of Neville William Munsinger and Vera Margarette Bird. Darlene Louise Munsinger died on 15 April 1980 at Anderson, Shasta Co., CA, at age 44. Cause of death: Ovarian cancer.

     Darlene Waunita Munsinger was born on 11 June 1928 at Petersburg, Boone Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of Harold Lee Munsinger and Nora Mathilda Worden. Darlene Waunita Munsinger married Bernard John Nelson, son of Joseph C. Nelson and Georgia Evaline Sanson, on 25 June 1950 at Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. Darlene Waunita Munsinger was buried in February 2003 at Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Platte Co., NE, Findagrave #9312185. She died on 25 February 2003 at Columbus, Platte Co., NE, at age 74

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Daughter of Harold & Nora (Worden) Munsinger.

She attended school in Petersburg. On June 25, 1950 she was united in marriage to Bernard Nelson in Fremont, Nebraska. The couple lived in Columbus where Darlene worked for Becton-Dickinson, A & M Veterinarian Clinic, and Dale Electronics. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Nebraska State Genealogical Society, and Kinseekers. Darlene enjoyed woodcarving, pottery restoration, collecting antiques, genealogical studies, and computer work.

She is survived by:
Daughter: Sandi (Mike) Beiermann of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Deborah (Eric) Jensen of Columbus, NE
Son: Joseph (Debra) Nelson of Columbus, NE
Brother: Robert (Darla) Munsinger of Ontario, CA
Sister: Marie (Richard) Penne of Spalding, NE
Twelve Grandchildren
One Great Grandchild

She was preceded by:
Husband: Bernard Nelson
Father: Harold Munsinger
Mother: Nora Munsinger
One Granddaughter.