Michael F. Munn

Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2013 at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Emmetsburg. Michael "Mike" Farrell Munn of Omaha, NE passed away Thursday April 25, 2013 as the result of an auto accident. Mike was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa September 26, 1945 to Robert W and Mary Elizabeth (Farrell) Munn. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Pat (Joan) Munn and a sister Kay Zelinski. He is survived by a sister Margaret (Emmet) Doyle of Royal, Iowa and a brother Edward "Ned" (Mary Ellen) Munn of Emmetsburg, Iowa and sister in law Joan Munn of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also survived by two uncles Bob (Donna) Farrell and Jim Farrell and many nieces & nephews and extended family and friends. Mike's early years were spent in Fort Dodge. He attended ILCC before he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1964. In his last tour at sea, Mike's ship recovered Apollo 8. He was a Vietnam veteran. After his discharge, Mike relocated to Omaha, Nebraska where he worked in commercial roofing until his untimely death. For many years, Mike owned his own roofing business. Mike was a volunteer at the VA and served as a sponsor for several veterans in recovery...[more]

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ike was also very active in the Eagles Club in Omaha. He was busy in the winter qualifying for state in pool, darts and shuffleboard. Mike enjoyed following college sports (Big 10). In his youth, he was an excellent baseball and basketball player. When Mike's family traveled to Omaha for his remains, they were overwhelmed by the stories from friends, co-workers and neighbors of Mike's generosity and kindness toward those in need. This is what he will be best remembered for. A graveside service will be held at a later date.