Person Page - 1947

     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. 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. She was the daughter of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick. Catherine Munsinger married Benjamin Robb circa 1863. Catherine Munsinger lived in 1880 at Household of David Miller, Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA.¹ She lived in June 1900 at Household of son in-law Elmer Williams, Jackson Twp., Jones Co., IA.²

     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, A third child (son) died in infancy. 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.

     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 Catherine Zerbe, on 9 March 1878 at Mechanicsville, Cedar Co., IA. Charles Jefferson Munsinger married Kate May Gurley, daughter of Chester Gurley and Judith Smith Ormesby, on 29 June 1890 at Aniwa, Shawan Co., WI. Occupation: Carpenter. Charles Jefferson Munsinger 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 in 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 E. (?) circa 1924.¹ 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.

     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 1877 at Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Emma Josephine Werley.¹ Coquesia Belle Munsinger married Charles Leonard Hahn, son of Peter Simon Hahn and Temperance F. Hobart, on 19 November 1895 at Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA. Coquesia Belle Munsinger lived in April 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.² She lived in January 1920 at Lake Twp., Muscatine Co., IA. She died on 4 December 1953 at Drain, Douglas Co., OR, at age 76.

     Cora Dell Munsinger was also known as Cora Adelide. Cora Dell 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. 1870 census says "Iowa", but 1900 says "Ohio".^1,2 She was the daughter of George Washington Munsinger and Thursa Frances Knickerbocker. Cora Dell Munsinger married George R. Welch, son of Eben S. Welch and Celesta (?), circa 1890.² Cora Dell 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

     Cora Edith Munsinger was born on 12 December 1887 at Elk Co., KS. 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 1905.¹ Cora Edith Munsinger lived in April 1910 at Union Center Twp., Elk Co., KS.¹ 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.² She lived in April 1930 at 1939 North Waco Avenue, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.³ She lived in June 1932 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS; per father's obituary. She married (?) Jones after April 1940.

     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.

     David Munsinger was born on 24 February 1825 at Bruchmühlbach, Palatinate (now Rhein-Pfalz), Germany.^1,2,3 He was the son of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick. David Munsinger was christened on 27 February 1825 at Lambsborn, Palatinate, Germany; Eltern: Johann Christian Munzinger und Eva Krick zu Bruchmühlbach

Taufzeugen:
1. Jacob Trautmann
2. Elisabetha Munzinger, beide aus Bruchmühlbach
3. Theobald Closs von Niedermiesau, und
4. Catharina Sauter von Elschbach bein Niedermiesau Sauerbrey

Entry in the reformed churchbook of Labach in the "Protestant Landeskirchenarchiv des Pfälz in Speyer."⁴ As of 27 February 1825, David Munsinger was also known as Theobald. He married Mary Ann Parmer, daughter of Robert Parmer and Ann (?), on 1 January 1851 at Oberlin, Lorain Co., OH.⁵ David Munsinger died on 31 December 1917 at Albion, Boone Co., NE, at age 92 at the home of his daughter Nellie. He was buried on 2 January 1918 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Boone Co., NE.

     David Chester Munsinger was born on 17 March 1900 at Waupaca Co., WI. He was the son of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Kate May Gurley. David Chester Munsinger married Fannie Elnora Gatlin, daughter of Mitchell S. Gatlin and Nannie Mills, on 8 October 1921. David Chester Munsinger died in May 1948 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 48 Died on the job while working as a carpenter.

     David Chester Munsinger was also known as Chester Ollie per SSDI. He was born on 16 July 1925 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX. He was the son of David Chester Munsinger and Fannie Elnora Gatlin. David Chester Munsinger married Delma Faye White on 10 September 1949. David Chester Munsinger and Delma Faye White were divorced on 30 November 1971 at Harris Co., TX. Occupation: Carpenter. David Chester Munsinger died on 24 June 2008 at Harris Co., TX, at age 82 Dates per SSDI, last residence Houston.

     Dean Raymond Munsinger was born on 25 April 1931 at Loretto, Boone Co., NE. He was the son of George Raymond Munsinger and Hertha Vianna Pope. Dean Raymond Munsinger died on 20 June 1972 at Renton, King Co., WA, at age 41.

     Delbert Wayne Munsinger was born in 1926 at Stanhope, Hamilton Co., IA. He was the son of James Arthur Burdell Munsinger and Lettie Scott. Delbert Wayne Munsinger died in 1935. He was buried in 1935 at Lawn Hill Cemetery, Stanhope, Hamilton Co., IA, Findagrave #62181963.

     Dennis John Munsinger was born on 17 October 1961 at Eugene, Lane Co., OR. He died on 24 April 2010 at Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, at age 48

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

1961-2010 BRATTLEBORO; Dennis J. Munsinger died Saturday morning, April 24, 2010, at home.

Born Oct. 17, 1961, in Eugene, Ore., to Harry and Helen Munsinger, he was raised in Del Mar, Calif., and Needham, Mass.

He attended high school at Needham High School and received his GED in 1981.

He received a certificate in Unix and C++ Programming from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1993, and graduated from the New England Institute of Technology with a BS in Manufacturing Engineering in 1998.

Dennis worked for General Dynamics in Needham, Mass., from 1990 - 1997, most recently as a Subcontracts Program Manager. He was also Vice President of Operations at Accel Power Incorporated from 1997 - 2001. Most recently, Dennis worked for Graphicast, Inc. in Jaffrey, N.H. as a Quality Control Manager, and as a Manufacturing Process Consultant at Tellstone LLC.

His pastimes included construction work on his property in Brattleboro, caring for his dogs, and family gatherings during the holidays.

He is survived by his partner, Jesse Medina; his mother, Helen Lane; his stepfather, Edwin Lane; his father, Harry Munsinger; his stepmother, Kim Munsinger, and his two brothers, Douglas and David.

He was an active member of All Souls Church, Unitarian in West Brattleboro, serving on the finance committee.

MEMORIAL NOTICE: A memorial service will be held at All Souls Church on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 3 p.m.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made by sending a check payable to Vermont Fund For Families, P.O. Box 969, Middlebury, VT 05753, or by visiting their website at www.vermontfundforfamilies.org/donationpage.php.
Published in Brattleboro Reformer from April 27 to April 28, 2010.

     Dessie Mae Munsinger was born on 28 August 1920 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX. She was the daughter of Burton Daniel Munsinger and Dessie Ettina Marsh. Dessie Mae Munsinger married Earl Robert Carter, son of Harry L. Carter and Virdie L. (?). Dessie Mae Munsinger lived in April 1940 at Harris Co., TX. She died on 21 July 2003 at Liberty Co., TX, at age 82 Dates per SSDI, last residence Cleveland. She was buried in July 2003 at Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX.

     Dolly Mary Munsinger was born on 23 March 1926 at LaVoye Camp, WY. She was the daughter of Neville William Munsinger and Vera Margarette Bird. Dolly Mary Munsinger married Melvin August Pavlacky, son of August John Pavlacky and Nora Etta Solmon, on 9 February 1946. Dolly Mary Munsinger died on 6 June 1987 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 61. Cause of death: on 6 June 1987 Ovarian cancer.

     Don Munsinger was born on 3 April 1893 at Pawnee Co., NE. He was the son of George B. Munsinger and Julia Newton. Don Munsinger died on 12 August 1894 at Pawnee Co., NE, at age 1. He was buried in August 1894 at Table Rock Cemetery, Table Rock, Pawnee Co., NE, Findagrave #55092058.

     Donald Ray Munsinger was born on 12 September 1943. He was the son of Paul Ford Munsinger and Madie Lee Congleton. Donald Ray Munsinger died on 12 January 2010 at Anderson Co., TX, at age 66 Dates per SSDI, last residence Palestine.

     Donnie Bell Munsinger was born on 20 May 1926 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX. She was the daughter of Burton Daniel Munsinger and Dessie Ettina Marsh. Donnie Bell Munsinger lived in 1932 at Houston, Harris Co., TX; Relocated to Houston with parents. She married John Beaumont West, son of Robert W. West and Ida Lee Davis, on 1 July 1947. Donnie Bell Munsinger died on 13 June 2014 at age 88.