"This is really late but wanted the family know of my thought of Tuffy. God Bless you all. Shirley congratulations on your engagement and wedding to Bob Wilkins Sr. what a great man. "
In loving memory of
Everett Erich Henry Von Muenster
November 11, 1922 - January 8, 2011
Funeral services for Everett Erich Henry Von Muenster, 88, of Bennett who died January 8, 2011 will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 10:30 am at Peace Church of Christ United in Bennett with Pastor Barbra Keiper officiating. Organist will be Lenora Speer and Vocalists will be Julie Wilkins and Nancy Chittick. A visitation will take place January 11, 2011 from 3-7 pm at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton with a Masonic Service at 7:15 pm. Burial will be at Inland Cemetery, Bennett with full military rites. Casket Bearers will be: Ron Challis, Dean Challis, Marty Moylan, Brent Mueller, Randy Mueller, Don Challis, Dwight Glenney. Honorary Casket Bearers will be: Paul Hermiston, Robert Wilkins, Sr., Eddie Spengler, John Engel, Merle Bentrott, Ralph Steffen, Donald Walter, Lindley Johansen, Gerald Johansen.
Everett was born November 19, 1922 to Erich Henry and Lydia Niermeyer Von Muenster. He was a 1940 graduate of Bennett High School, a 1942 graduate of Tipton, Jr. College and Naval Flight Training. Everett served his country in the United States Navy from 1942-1946. On January 6th, 1952, Everett was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Richards at the United Methodist Church in Tipton.
Everett was a farmer and a retired sales representative for Pioneer. He belonged to the Peace Church of Christ United, Bennett, and the American Legion Post #104. He was also a member of the Cedar County Conservation Board and a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge (32nd degree).
Everett is loved and survived by his wife, Shirley Von Muenster of Bennett, Iowa; daughter, Julie (Perry) Schroeder of Bennett, Iowa; sons, David (Betsy) Von Muenster of New Liberty, Iowa, James (Diana) Von Muenster of Bennett, Iowa, Eric (Lori) Von Muenster of Algona, Iowa; grandchildren, Steve (Marianna) Von Muenster, Lisa Von Muenster, Shannon (fiancé, Brett Heintz) Von Muenster, Jesslyn, and Tyler Von Muenster, Rachel (Casey) Scheve, Robin (fiancé, Steven Anderson) Schroeder, Ryan Schroeder, Shaun, and Scott Von Muenster; great-grandchildren, Annabella and Emmaline Von Muenster. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jeffrey Von Muenster; and sister, Evelyn Johansen Horstmann.
Memorials may be made to the Peace Church of Christ United, Bennett or Hospice.
Tributes
"We are so very sorry to hear about Tuffy, want to express our sincere sympathy to you."
"To Shirley and family our hearts & prayers go out to you in your time of great loss. May you find comfort in your many good memories. God bless."
"To the entire Von Muenster family, my most sincere condolences at the time of your loss. Tuffy was a good man who will surely be missed in the community and most assuredly in the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bless."
"Tuffy you will so be missed! My favorite memories are when we were all at the girls basketball games (Jesse & Megan's undefeated team!)and you looked at me and said "Your daughter is always on the floor" That cracked me up. Those were great times. God Bless you in your heavenly place next to our Lord."
"Tuffy you will so be missed! My favorite memories are when we were all at the girls basketball games (Jesse & Megan's undefeated team!)and you looked at me and said "Your daughter is always on the floor" That cracked me up. Those were great times. God Bless you in your heavenly place next to our Lord."
"Tuffy you will so be missed! My favorite memories are when we were all at the girls basketball games (Jesse & Megan's undefeated team!)and you looked at me and said "Your daughter is always on the floor" That cracked me up. Those were great times. God Bless you in your heavenly place next to our Lord."
"In 1972, we remember moving to the Bennett area and the kindness that Tuffy extended to us, making us feel a part of this great community. Tuffy even trusted his son's Voc. Ag. class to overhaul his tractor when they needed a project. We will always remember his genuine smile. "
"Dave & Family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts are you with at this time of sadness. Remember the great times you had with your Dad. May the Lord be with you and your family."
"Sorry to hear of Tuffy's passing. Will always remember him,Leroy and my Dad on the bottom row of the bleachers cheering us on at basketball games. Thoughts and prayers are with the family"