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     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.

     John Guy Munsinger was born on 23 April 1908. He was the son of Guy Edwin Munsinger and Sarah Esbelle Meek. John Guy Munsinger married Ottilia Agnes Olheiser, daughter of Michael Olheiser and Catherine (?), on 26 November 1929. John Guy Munsinger died on 23 April 1944 at Lance Creek, Lusk, Niobrara Co., WY, at age 36 oilfield accident -- struck in head with pump jack. He was buried at Glenrock Cemetery, Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, Findagrave #109014520.

     John Guy Munsinger was born on 31 December 1924 at Casper, Natrona Co., WY. He was the son of Theodore Roosevelt Munsinger and Ellen Irene Sterling. John Guy Munsinger began military service WW II service, Pacific Theater. He married Valerie Faye Garrad. John Guy Munsinger died on 2 December 2010 at Natrona Co., WY, at age 85 Dates per SSDI, last residence Mills. He was buried in December 2010 at Glenrock Cemetery, Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, Findagrave #152567388.

     John Paul Munsinger was born on 9 December 1850 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of John Christian Munsinger and Julina Fuller. John Paul Munsinger lived in June 1880 at Nevadaville, Gilpin Co., CO, Census p.47C. He lived in April 1930 at Center Twp/, Smith Co., KS, with nephew Ray J. Taylor. Apparenly also lived in McCracken, Kansas in the 1920's.¹ He died on 24 October 1933 at Smith Co., KS, at age 82. He was buried in October 1933 at Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Smith Co., KS, Findagrave #10858422.
Note: Did not marry.

Quoted from a letter written by Wilda Tucker Spaulding:

Uncle John spent many years in Central City, Colorado working in a grocery store and delivering groceries. Some of his stories concerned those who were sinking shafts trying to hit the rich veins of gold. He told of a man and his wife who would sink their shaft until they ran out of money for blasting powder. They would stop working, she would take in washing, he would do odd jobs and deliver the clean clothes. Finally when they again had a stake they would go back to sinking the shaft. These two hit it rich but the ones who had had them to wash clothing for them always remembered that they were once very poor and reminded them at every opportunity.



Later, he went to Oregon and worked as a bookkeeper for a lumber company at Salem Bay. Later, he did some salmon fishing taking out Easterners to catch salmon and dug clams. He spent many years in Oregon. He lived in Oregon per 1912 Topeka Capital article re: 100th birthday celebration, and was still living in Nehalem as of his father's 1917 obituary.

He did not marry.

     Joseph Munsinger lived at Tabor, Mills Co., IA, settling there in 1853. Cause of death: Died of pneumonia, per obit. Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, IA 28 Dec 1906.
Note: Joseph came to Mills County, Iowa at age 22. He was founder of Tabor, and of Tabor College. He applied for a land grant at the Government land office, Kanesville (now Council Bluffs). He received title to the land January 23, 1853, which bears the signature of President Franklin Pierce. Joseph returned to Ohio and married Martha E. Stang April 20, 1853, in Oberlin. They then came to their homestead in Mills County. He was born on 27 April 1832 at Pittsfield, Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick. Joseph Munsinger married Martha E. Stang, daughter of Adam Stang and Anna Catherine Grau, on 20 April 1853 at Oberlin, Lorain Co., OH, Ceremony by Prof. Rev. John Morgan of Oberlin College. Joseph Munsinger died on 26 December 1906 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA, at age 74.

     Joseph Korah Munsinger was also known as Jay K. referred to as "Jay" in 1912 article on father's birthday. He was born on 27 January 1855 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of John Christian Munsinger and Julina Fuller. Joseph Korah Munsinger married Edith Eleanor Steward, daughter of Hiram Steward and Nancy Soesbe, on 20 December 1876 at Walnut Grove, Jones Co., IA. Joseph Korah Munsinger lived in 1880 at Center Twp., Smith Co., KS, relocated to Howard, Elk County, Kansas before 12 JUN 1900 -- he was farming there as of the 1900 census.¹ He lived on 12 June 1900 at Union Twp., Elk Co., KS, farming.² He died on 27 June 1932 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, at age 77 The Howard Courant, July 7, 1932:

Joseph Korah Munsinger, son of John and Julina Munsinger, was born January 27, 1855 near Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio, and departed this life June 27, 1932 at the home of his daughter Mrs. J. W. Moore, Wichita, aged 77 years, 5 months. At the age of 11 years he moved with his parents to Jones County, Iowa where he grew to manhood. On December 20, 1876, he was united in marriage to Edith Eleanor Steward. To this union were born seven children: Abbey Gorman, M. M. Munsinger, H. S. Munsinger of Howard, Mrs. E. H. Dimity of Los Angeles, Mrs. J. W. Moore of Wichita, Mrs. L. A. Crutcher of Long Beach, California, and Mrs. L. F. Delameter of Borger, Texas. He was buried in June 1932 at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #42820766.

     Joseph Merrill Munsinger was born on 7 November 1896 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA. He was the son of Myron T. Munsinger and Minerva Johnson. Joseph Merrill Munsinger married Leone Harriet Heikes, daughter of Lyman Luther Heikes and Elizabeth Louise Owens, on 28 July 1917 at NE (probably). Joseph Merrill Munsinger died on 21 November 1979 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA, at age 83. He was buried in November 1979 at Tabor Cemetary, Tabor, Mills Co., IA, Findagrave #188908586.

     Joseph Merrill Munsinger Jr. was born on 17 August 1918 at San Francisco Co., CA. He was the son of Joseph Merrill Munsinger and Leone Harriet Heikes. Joseph Merrill Munsinger Jr. married Erna Marie Hoffman, daughter of Alexander Otto Hoffmann and Marie Louise Scheu, on 11 May 1941 at Glenwood, Mills Co., IA. Joseph Merrill Munsinger Jr. began military service on 24 June 1944 at Camp Dodge, IA, WW II service, discharged 2 JUN 1946. He died on 1 January 1980 at age 61.

     Joseph Phelps Munsinger was born on 11 January 1876 at Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Peter Munsinger and Margaretha Smith. Joseph Phelps Munsinger married Angela Nierengarten, daughter of Joseph Nierengarten and Caroline Dietrich, on 19 July 1910 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN. Joseph Phelps Munsinger died on 25 April 1946 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, at age 70.

     Josephine Beatrice Munsinger was also known as "Jo B." Josephine Beatrice Munsinger was also known as Josephine B. Coulter. She was born on 10 May 1882 at Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Emma Josephine Werley.¹ Josephine Beatrice Munsinger married Noah Webster Thiele on 21 September 1910 at Livingston, Park Co., MT,

The Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa; Thursday, 13 OCT 1910, p.8 (Newspapers.com):

Announcements have been received in the city of the marriage of Miss Josephine Beatrice Coulter, of Billings, Mont., a former Muscatine young woman, to Noah W. Thiele. The event was solemnized September 21st at Livingston, Mont.


NOTE: Josephine was listed with marital status "Single" on the 1920 census and thereafter. A legal divorce may or may not have occurred. Noah registered for the WW I draft at Brighton, Adams County, CO about 1917 and reported that he was married, but did not claim exemption.

Josephine Beatrice Munsinger died on 14 April 1980 at Chelan, Chelan Co., WA, at age 97

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Josephine B Thiele, 97, Manson, died Monday evening at Regency Manor.

Mrs. Thiele was born May 10, 1882, at Muscatine, Iowa, and graduated from high school there. She attended business college in Iowa, and was later employed with the John Deere Company at Billings, Mont.

For 30 years Mrs. Thiele was employed with the state of Montana, at Helena, until her retirement in 1969. She moved to Manson in 1976.

Mrs. Thiele was a member of the Order of Easter Star, Chapter No. 89, Helena, Mont., and the Daughters fo the Nile

Survivors include a nephew, Leonard Hahn, Manson.

She was buried in April 1980 at Chelan Fraternal Cemetery, Chelan, Chelan Co., WA, Findagrave #24405730.
Note: The Independent Record, Helena, Montana; Sunday, 27 MAY 1950, p.5 (ancestry.com):

Capital City News in Brief

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Jo Thiele, 37 Electric block, has filed a petition with Clerk and Recorder Jerry Sullivan for election as Democratic committeewoman from precinct. No. 5.
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     Julia Eleanor Munsinger was born on 12 October 1920 at Table Rock, Pawnee Co., NE. She was the daughter of Meres T. Munsinger Sr. and Ida Louise Volkman. Julia Eleanor Munsinger lived in 1963 at Essex, Kankakee Co., IL. She died on 22 March 1978 at Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 57. She was buried in March 1978 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant Co., WI, Findagrave #117448379.

     Julia Marguerite Munsinger was born on 4 July 1937 at Lusk, Niobrara Co., WY. She was the daughter of Neville William Munsinger and Vera Margarette Bird. Julia Marguerite Munsinger died on 16 March 2011 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 73.

     Julina Ella Munsinger was born on 12 September 1853 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Christian Munsinger and Julina Fuller. Julina Ella Munsinger married Cassius Isadus Shaw, son of John Shaw and Nancy McDonnough, on 11 June 1874 at Linn Co., IA. Julina Ella Munsinger died on 1 January 1876 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA, at age 22. She was buried in January 1876 at Green Center Cemetery, Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #75047726.

     Keith Lawrence Munsinger was born on 25 September 1924 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. He was the son of Lyle E. Munsinger and Agnes (?) Keith Lawrence Munsinger died on 6 July 2011 at Multnomah Co., OR, at age 86 Dates per SSDI, last residence Portland.

     Kenneth Carl Munsinger was born on 20 April 1924 at Albion, Boone Co., NE.¹ He was the son of Royal David Munsinger and Cora Melvina Holton. Kenneth Carl Munsinger married Zeta Eloise Scarlett, daughter of James Claire Scarelet and Fern Seymour. Kenneth Carl Munsinger died on 22 July 2020 at Ravenna, Buffalo Co., NE, at age 96

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Kenneth "K.C." C. Munsinger, 96, of Cairo, NE, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ravenna, NE.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Levander Funeral Home in Albion, NE with Rev. Janet Burgel officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites conducted by American Legion Post #162 and VFW Post #736 of Albion, NE, Navy Funeral Honor Guard, and the American Legion Riders. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Social distancing and current Covid-19 DHM’s effective will be followed at both the visitation and funeral.

Kenneth “K.C.” Carl Munsinger, the son of Rollo David and Cora (Holton) Munsinger, was born on April 20, 1924 at Albion, NE. K.C. attended school at Albion Public Schools.

On November 22, 1942, K.C. enlisted in the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy, he was stationed as a signalman on the U.S.S. Tallulah. He was honorably discharged on October 5, 1944.

K.C. was united in marriage to Zeta Scarlett on June 23, 1946 at Albion, NE. The couple made their home in Albion before moving out to the sandhills of Nebraska. Later they returned to the St. Edward, NE area.

K.C. worked at a feed mill in Albion and later as a diesel mechanic. Following his retirement, he took up clockmaking. K.C. moved to Cairo in 1996.

K.C. loved dancing and it was at a dance that he met his future wife, Sally Ford. On December 10, 1996 he married Sally in Branson, MO. Both of his wives he loved very dearly.

K.C. was an amazing father and grandfather. He loved being with his family, playing cards, watching westerns, traveling, and going to Branson, Missouri. He also enjoyed blue spruce trees as well as watching the birds that frequented his many bird feeders.

K.C. is survived by his wife: Sally Munsinger of Cairo, NE; two children: David (Shirley) Munsinger of Lincoln, NE; Donna (Marvin) Ruskamp of Bertrand, NE; Sally’s children: Sharon VanDyke and family; James Ford and family; Janice Neville and family; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Zeta; two children: Kenneth Lee Munsinger and Melvin Gene Munsinger; one great-grandchild: Kaia; and many siblings.

He was buried in July 2020 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Boone Co., NE, Findagrave #213456828.