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     Royal David Munsinger was also known as "Rollo". He was born on 1 September 1876 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA, 1900 census shows 1877 birth year.¹ He was the son of David Munsinger and Mary Ann Parmer. Royal David Munsinger married Cora Melvina Holton, daughter of George Holton and Alta Jane Bliss, on 6 May 1903. Royal David Munsinger died on 21 May 1960 at Albion, Boone Co., NE, at age 83.

     Ruth L. Munsinger was born circa 1923 at Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Glen Munsinger and Iva (?)¹

     Sarah Munsinger was born on 13 November 1846 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Christian Munsinger and Sarah Fowl.
Note: Family story is that, shortly after her brother George enlisted, she attempted to enlist in the Union Army as a male imposter "Charles", was caught, and unceremoniously fetched home by her father John Munsinger. Sarah Munsinger married John Randol Knickerbocker, son of Stephen Knickerbocker and Betsey E. Kendeigh, on 27 September 1865 at Lorain Co., OH.¹ Sarah Munsinger lived on 16 June 1880 at Center Twp., Smith Co., KS.² She lived in 1912 at Moline, Elk Co., KS, per 1912 Topeka Capital article re: 100th birthday of John Munsinger. She died on 8 January 1917 at Moline, Elk Co., KS, at age 70. She was buried in January 1917 at Moline Cemetery, Moline, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #19683738.

     Shonda R. Munsinger was born on 14 July 1971. She died on 15 October 1999 at age 28 dates per SSDI.

     Susan Isabel Munsinger was also known as "Susie".
Note: Susan listed the birth dates of her siblings in her brother James' family Bible.

She was born on 7 December 1860 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Christian Munsinger and Julina Fuller. Susan Isabel Munsinger married Theodore John Taylor, son of Joseph W. Taylor and Amanda M. Ingram, on 20 March 1879 at Jones Co., IA. Susan Isabel Munsinger lived in April 1930 at Newton, Harvey Co., KS, Lived in McCracken as of 1912 article on John Munsinger's hundredth birthday. She died on 28 October 1957 at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, at age 96 Findagrave #54223180. She was buried at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson Co., KS.

     Suzanne M. Munsinger was born on 15 September 1957 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. She was the daughter of Warren Heikes Munsinger and Freeda Marie Logan. Suzanne M. Munsinger died on 27 November 2009 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 52.

     Sylvia Amelia Munsinger was born on 27 March 1902 at Stearns Co., MN.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Munsinger and Helen Louise Dreher.¹ Sylvia Amelia Munsinger married Joseph Sullivan on 3 May 1933 at Cook Co., IL. Sylvia Amelia Munsinger lived on 5 April 1940 at Chicago, Stearns Co., IL.² She lived in 1970 at California, per her brother Melvin's obituary. She died on 21 November 1994 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 92 per California Death Index.

     Thelma Louise Munsinger was born on 26 August 1930 at Raymondsville, Willacy Co., TX, The National Archives At Washington, D.C; Washington, D.C; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Manifests of Airplanes Arriving At Houston, Texas; ARC Number: A3982; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85. Microfilm Roll 11.

She was the daughter of David Chester Munsinger and Fannie Elnora Gatlin. Thelma Louise Munsinger married John William Reed on 24 December 1945 at Harris Co., TX; ceremony by Rev. W. A. Grounds. Thelma Louise Munsinger married Travis Paul Haney on 20 September 1948 at Harris Co., TX. Thelma Louise Munsinger lived on 24 November 1958 at Rt. 4, Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., TX, Arriving passenger list, Pan American flight 502 from Managua, Nicaragua to Houston, Texas.(Ancestry.com). She died on 5 October 1997 at Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, at age 67 Cancer.

     Theodore Roosevelt Munsinger was also known as "Ted". He was born on 8 August 1903 at Ordway, Crowley Co., CO. He was the son of Guy Edwin Munsinger and Sarah Esbelle Meek. Theodore Roosevelt Munsinger married Ellen Irene Sterling, daughter of Laran T. Sterling and Emma E. (?), on 11 September 1922 at Casper, Natrona Co., WY. Theodore Roosevelt Munsinger died on 7 December 1954 at Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, at age 51 Obituary (via Findagrave.com):

GLENROCK MAN KILLED BY CONCERETE SLAB

Theodore "Ted" R. Munsinger, 51, was killed instantly Tuesday afternoon at Glenrock while working at the Phillips Petroleum Well No. 1, about one block from the business section. Mr. Munsinger, who was head of the Munsinger Ditching Co., was crushed to death when a slab of concrete fell on him. His wife and two sons were at the scene when the accident occurred. The fatality happened during operations to abandon the well.

Ted was the son of Guy and Bell Munsinger. He attended school at Thermopolis, Wyoming and for a number of years was engaged as a driller in the oil fields. For the past ten years he headed the firm of T. R. Munsinger and Sons, ditching and drilling contractors. Mr. Munsinger was married to Miss Irene Sterling and to this union five children were born, four of whom survive. In addition to Mrs. Munsinger, survivors include three sons, John C. Munsinger and Floyd W. Munsinger, all of Glenrock; one daughter, Mrs. Leonard Burch of Laramie; his father, Guy Munsinger of Glenrock; two sisters, Mrs. Clare (Minnie) McElhinny of Casper and Mrs. Effie McArthur of California; two brothers, William Munsinger of California and Edward Munsinger of Montana; and five grandchildren. One son, Leonard, died in infancy.

He was buried in December 1954 at Glenrock Cemetery, Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, Findagrave #88681601.

     Theodore William Munsinger was born on 14 March 1932 at Bridger, Carbon Co., MT. He was the son of John Guy Munsinger and Ottilia Agnes Olheiser. Theodore William Munsinger died on 5 June 1973 at Powell, Park Co., WY, at age 41

Obituary, the Billings Gazette, Billings, Montana, 7 JUN 1973 (via Findagrave.com):

Munsinger

POWELL, Wyo. -- Mass for Theodore William Munsinger, 41, killed while working on a power line Tuesday in Powell, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Barbara Catholic Church.

A city employe, Mr. Munsinger was a retired Air Force man who came to Powell four years ago. He had been in the service 21 years.

The Rev. D. B. Carroll will be celebrant. The rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, weith Easton's Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Munsinger was bron March 14, 1932, in Bridger, Mont., a son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Munsinger. He married Joyce E. Taylor on Dec. 22, 1952 in Reno, Nev.

He had joined the Air Force after graduation in 1939 (sic) at a Prescott, Ariz., high school. He had been a member of the St. Barbara Catholic Parish and the Powell Elks Lodge.

Survivors include the widow and nine children, John, Stephen, Carol, Suzanne, Deborah, Richard, Catherine, Michelle and Christine, at home; his mother, Mrs. Adelia Hall and stepfather, Leonard Hall, of Powell; and a sister, Mrs. Shirley L. Kalember of Phoeniz, Ariz.

He was buried in June 1973 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Powell, Park Co., WY. Cause of death: Electrocuted in accident.

     Theresa Munsinger was born on 28 January 1887 at Jones Co., IA. She was the daughter of Franklin Munsinger and Rosa Vargason. Theresa Munsinger died in 1919.

     Travis Burton Munsinger was born on 19 September 1924 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX. He was the son of Burton Daniel Munsinger and Dessie Ettina Marsh. Travis Burton Munsinger married Ruth Natalie Barlow on 26 November 1943 at Houston, Harris Co., TX. Travis Burton Munsinger died on 17 November 1973 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 49. Cause of death: in 1973 Accidentally killed while driving, by a rail falling from a passing vehicle.

     Troy Munsinger was born on 28 August 1920 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX. He was the son of Burton Daniel Munsinger and Dessie Ettina Marsh. Cause of death: in 1922 Auto accident, in which he was thrown from the car and killed. Troy Munsinger died in 1922.

     Velma Ann Munsinger was born on 16 October 1956 at Crockett, Houston Co., TX. She was the daughter of Elvin J. Munsinger and Velma Ruth Hale. Velma Ann Munsinger died on 2 December 2009 at Tyler, Smith Co., TX, at age 53

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mrs. Ann Wolf, age 53 of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009 in the East Texas Medical Center-Tyler. Mrs. Wolf was born October 16, 1956 in Crockett, Texas and had lived in Elkhart for the past seven months, previously living in Palestine. She had worked as a medication aide and was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include her children James Albert Wolf, of Crockett, Shelly Marie Wolf, of Palestine and Chisa Ann Wolf, of Elkhart; six grandchildren; mother Velma Munsinger, of Crockett; brother Elton Munsinger, of Carthage; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by her father Elvin J. Munsinger; brother E.J. Munsinger; and grandmother, Tallie Hale. Funeral Services for Mrs. Ann Wolf were held Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Gene Kellum officiating. Interment followed in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

She was buried in December 2009 at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Crockett, Houston Co., TX, Findagrave #45170723.

     Velma Mildred Munsinger was born on 13 June 1911 at Bartlett, Wheeler Co., NE. She was the daughter of Royal David Munsinger and Cora Melvina Holton. Velma Mildred Munsinger married Alpha LaVerne Van Oyen, son of William Van Oyen and Mary Luella Church, on 27 October 1928 at Fullerton, Nance Co., NE. Velma Mildred Munsinger died on 15 November 2008 at Grangeville, Idaho Co., ID, at age 97

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Velma M. VanOyen, 97, Cottonwood

Velma M. VanOyen of Cottonwood went to meet her Savior on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. She died peacefully in her sleep at the Grangeville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Velma was born June 13, 1911, At Bartlett, Neb., the daughter of Rollo and Cora Munsinger.

She married Alpha VanOyen Oct. 27, 1928, in Fullerton, Neb., and was married 62 years when Alpha passed away in 1990. They moved to Oregon and Idaho in the late 1930s and took up ranching. Velma worked for several years at the Shore Lodge in McCall before retiring. They moved to Cottonwood in 1989.

Velma is survived by three daughters and one son, Darlene Halbert and husband Merlin, and Shirley Smith, all of Cottonwood, Marion Whipple of Yakima, and Delwin VanOyen and wife Gloria of Kooskia; one brother, Kenneth Munsinger and wife Sally of Nebraska; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters, Delores VanOyen and Twila Glenn; one grandson, Timothy Halbert; two brothers; and three sisters.

Velma was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a very gentle, kind and loving person, who will be greatly missed by all that cared for her.

Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Uhlorn Funeral Home in Cottonwood. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cottonwood Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospital Ambulance Fund.

Arrangements are with Uhlorn Funeral Home.

Source: lmtribune.com (Posted: Nov 19, 2008.)

She was buried in November 2008 at Cottonwood Catholic Community Cemetery, Cottonwood, Idaho Co., ID, Findagrave #107908004.

     Vergie Estella Munsinger was born on 2 September 1888. She was the daughter of Finney Sheridan Munsinger and Adelia Lulu Phetteplace. Vergie Estella Munsinger married Merrill Forest Colby, son of Wesley B. Colby and Elizabeth Vanwinkle, in 1905. Vergie Estella Munsinger died on 31 October 1979 at Iowa Falls, Hardin Co., IA, at age 91. She was buried in November 1979 at Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.

     Vernon F. Munsinger was born on 26 June 1923. He was the son of Melvin Henry Munsinger and Mary Barbara Wolkerstorfer. Vernon F. Munsinger married Lois Lorraine O'Neill on 26 October 1941. Vernon F. Munsinger began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted. SSgt. He died on 4 May 2007 at Hennepin Co., MN, at age 83 Dates per SSDI, last residence Minneapolis. He was buried in May 2007 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Findagrave #69196284.

     Vincent D. Munsinger was born on 5 February 1928 at Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Charles Glen Munsinger and Iva (?)¹ Vincent D. Munsinger died on 2 January 1999 at Minnehaha Co., SD, at age 70 Dates per SSDI, last residence Sioux Falls.

     Viola Mabel Munsinger was born on 6 May 1876 at Center Twp., Smith Co., KS, Shown as Viola M. Cummings in 1900 Census, Elk County, with birth date of APR 1876.

Shown as "Mabel" in George W. Munsinger's military pension paperwork. Probably her middle name was Mabel.

California Death Index names her Viola Lou.^1,2

She was the daughter of George Washington Munsinger and Thursa Frances Knickerbocker. Viola Mabel Munsinger married Harry Cummings circa 1897 at Elk Co. (probably), KS.² Viola Mabel Munsinger lived in 1922 at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, per father George's obituary (1922). She died on 22 January 1959 at Ventura, Ventura Co., CA, at age 82 per California Death Index.

     Note: (1949) Mojave Desert Inn, Highway No.6, P.O. Inyokern CA.,USA
Quelle: Mitteilungsblatt Nr.5 - 31.07.1949

Owners and operators of Armistead's Mojave Desert Station, Highway 6, Inyokern, Calif. Armisteads was located on Highway 6 just south of Inyokern, and was in operation from the mid 1930's until about 1965. All that is left now are abandoned buildings. Violet May Munsinger was born on 2 November 1905 at Orange, Orange Co., CA. She was the daughter of Louis W. Munsinger and Leonora May Deck. Violet May Munsinger married Sidney Thomas Armistead, son of Peter Fontaine Armistead and Agnes Alberta Thomas, in 1926. Violet May Munsinger lived in 1990 at P.O. BOX 745 Highway 14, Inyokern, Kern Co., CA. She died on 20 July 1992 at Inyokern, Kern Co., CA, at age 86.

     Violetta Munsinger was born on 22 April 1861 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA, Birth date from headstone legend. She was the daughter of Charles Munsinger and Electa Northrup. Violetta Munsinger died on 20 April 1867 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA, at age 5.

     Virgil Monroe Munsinger was born on 14 March 1908 at Elk Co., KS. He was the son of Milo Monroe Munsinger and Rosetta Stone. Virgil Monroe Munsinger married Elva Chloe McDonald circa 1928 at Elk Co., KS. Virgil Monroe Munsinger died on 5 September 1975 at Estes Park, Larimer Co., CO, at age 67.

     Vivian Lenora Munsinger was born on 6 March 1886 at Smith Center, Smith Co., KS. She was the daughter of Finney Sheridan Munsinger and Adelia Lulu Phetteplace. Vivian Lenora Munsinger married Arthur Fillmore Tucker, son of James Cullen Tucker and Martha Elizabeth Moss. Vivian Lenora Munsinger died on 26 October 1984 at Smith Center, Smith Co., KS, at age 98. She was buried in 1984 at Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Smith Co., KS, Findagrave #10857922.

     Warren E. Munsinger was born on 29 January 1866 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA. He was the son of Joseph Munsinger and Martha E. Stang. Warren E. Munsinger died on 15 November 1921 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA, at age 55.

     Warren Heikes Munsinger was also known as "Dutch" He used "Dutch" Munsinger for his stock car race driver name. He was born on 23 June 1921 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Joseph Merrill Munsinger and Leone Harriet Heikes. Warren Heikes Munsinger began military service on 28 August 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps, enlisted. 1252nd AAF Base Unit. Flight engineer/top turret gunner in heavy bombers, flying missions from bases North Africa and Italy. Discharged 29 NOV 1945.

He married Fern Elizabeth Peterson in January 1943 at Kansas, courthouse/J.P. marriage. No children to this marriage -- Fern later remarried but had no children of her own.

Warren Heikes Munsinger married Ellen Margaret McKim, daughter of Ralph Edmonds McKim and Ella Smith, in December 1943 at Georgia, This bigamous marriage, performed in Georgia by a Justice of the Peace, was not legal -- Warren was still married to Fern Peterson at the time. Ellen drew military allotment checks on Warren's service, which was discovered. His parents sold a land parcel in 1947 to raise the money to repay the wrongful allotments.

Warren Heikes Munsinger and Fern Elizabeth Peterson were divorced in January 1945 at Iowa. Warren Heikes Munsinger was graduated in 1948; Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He married Betty Aileen Plumb on 24 October 1948 at Wesley Chapel, Hastings, Mills Co., IA, Betty was first married to Joseph C. Edmondson in 1943. After the divorce from Warren she remarried to Joe Robinson in 1955, Harris County, TX, and later to Frederick Sprague. She had no children of her own.

The Malvern Leader, Malvern, Iowa; Thursday, 28 OCT 1948, p.7 (Newspapers.com):

Married Sunday at Wesley Chapel

On Sunday Betty Plumb Edmondson and Warren H. Munsinger were united in marriage at the Wesley Chapel church near Hastings. Mrs. Edmondson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Plumb of Hastings and Mr. Munsinger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Munsinger of Tabor.

The Rev. R. V. Felt of Red Oak, a former Wesley Chapel minister, performed the double ring ceremony at 2:30 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. Dayre Williams of Indianola, brother-in-law and sister of the groom, attended the couple. Mrs. Warren Darrah of Tabor was the soloist, accompanied by Mr. Darrah.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a beige gabardine suit with dark green accessories and carried a bouquet of yellow and bronze chrysanthemums, centered with green orchids. Other autumn shades of fall flowers were used in the corsages and decorations.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home for the guests, immediate relatives of the couple. Assisting were Miss Doris Phifer and Mrs. Sidney Bolton of Omaha, cousins of the bride.

Mrs. Munsinger is a graduate in home economics of Iowa State college. She had been employed as assistant director of the Dairy Council of Omaha for the past three years.

Mr. Munsinger attended Omaha university following his discharge from the army air corps. He is a recent graduate of Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Okla.

The couple left immediately, following the reception, for a short trip through the south. They will reside in Houston, Tex., where Mr. Munsinger is employed by the Trans Texas Airways.

Warren Heikes Munsinger married Freeda Marie Logan on 10 June 1955 at Covington, VA, Ceremony by Rev. Raymond E. Oliver. Divorce record not found. Freeda remarried to Randall Linney in May, 1961 at Oklahoma City.

Warren Heikes Munsinger married Charlotte Nancy Laster in December 1958 at Alabama, Warren was the second of Charlotte's four husbands. She had no children of her own. Warren Heikes Munsinger and Charlotte Nancy Laster were divorced in December 1959.

Warren Heikes Munsinger died on 30 January 1960 at Illinois at age 38 He was killed on a rural highway northeast of Springfield, Illinois, shortly after midnight on 30 Jan 1960. While towing a race car on his way to a race at Daytona, Florida, he did not see a mud-covered fuel oil tanker stopped at a crossbuck railroad crossing in time, and drove into it. He died soon after.


Omaha World-Herald, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1960, p.22:

Race Car Driver Dies in Smashup

Warren Munsinger, 38, of Tabor, Ia. was killed Saturday when he drove an auto into the rear of a fuel oil transport truck which had halted at a railroad crossing on Route 36 about 14 miles east of Springfield, Ill.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Reeves Dow Funeral Home in Tabor.

Survivors: parents, three sisters, Mrs. Allen Carlson, Tabor; Mrs. Dayre Williams, Clarinda, and Miss Mary Beth Munsinger, Fort Morgan, Colo; brothers Joe, Council Bluffs, and Luther, Blanchard.

He was buried in February 1960 at Tabor Cemetery, Tabor, Mills Co., IA, Findagrave #188908636.

     Wilburn Troy Munsinger was born on 17 April 1944 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Munsinger and Addie Lee Staples. Wilburn Troy Munsinger died on 22 September 1944 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.

     William Munsinger was also known as "Willie". He was born in February 1866 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH, birth date per 1900 census. 1870 census gives ages of Willie and Anna both as 3, and suggests they may have been twins.^1,2 He was the son of David Munsinger and Mary Ann Parmer. William Munsinger married Alice Rosetta Day, daughter of William Lewis Day and Nancy Magdelena Klein, on 22 August 1899 at Albion, Boone Co., NE, ceremony by Judge L. W. Campbell. William Munsinger lived in April 1910 at Oakland Precinct, Boone Co., NE.³ He died on 4 July 1932 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., NE (probably), at age 66. He was buried in July 1932 at Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., NE, Findagrave #117082041.

     William Earl Munsinger was also known as "Bill". He was born on 19 September 1924 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX. He was the son of Earl Charles Munsinger and Lula Belle Taylor. William Earl Munsinger died on 16 December 2003 at Harris Co., TX, at age 79 Dates per SSDI, last residence Baytown.

     William Grant Munsinger was born on 30 March 1864 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of John Christian Munsinger and Julina Fuller. William Grant Munsinger married Lillian Hawley, daughter of Benjamin Hawley Jr. and Elizabeth E. Hester, circa 1885.¹ William Grant Munsinger lived in 1900 at Center Twp., Smith Co., KS. He lived in 1912 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, per 1912 Topeka Capital article re: John Munsinger's 100th birthday. He lived in April 1930 at Smith Co., KS, Living with son Merrill.² He died on 27 January 1953 at age 88. He was buried in 1953 at Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.

     William H. Munsinger was born on 8 August 1863 at Canada; Per a close relative, this William Munsinger was an illegitimate son of Peter Munsinger's sister Katherina/Catherine. William's father's identity is not known by the family.¹

He was the son of Maria Katherina Munzinger. William H. Munsinger married Helen Louise Dreher, daughter of Frederick Dreher and Mary Magdalene Stabler, on 31 August 1885.^1,2 William H. Munsinger died on 17 October 1924 at Stearns Co., MN, at age 61. He was buried in October 1924 at Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, Findagrave #161478892.