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Edwin Cady Munger of Janesville WI died peacefully at Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, twelve days after being hospitalized for kidney and congestive heart failure. He was born in Independence Iowa on May 14, 1929 to George Howard Munger and Delia Myra (Swain) Munger, as the youngest of six children. Ed lost his wife (Lois Jean Lohrman) of 56 years on September 2nd, 2010 to a stroke. They were married on April 12, 1954 in Dubuque IA. Ed is survived by a brother, Leland  Ralph (Willie) Munger from Greenville TX and Phyllis Louise (Donald, dec.) Murray of Pittsburgh PA. He is also survived by his two sons, Bradford Scott and Colleen Mae (Brown) Munger of Janesville, and Barton Dean and Lynn Marie (Blum) Munger of Milton, and a daughter, Christine Elizabeth and Stefan Glasauer of Koenigsbrunn, Germany. As beloved Grandpa, he is survived as well by: Nicholas Marshall and Tegegn Marcos  Munger of Janesville; Samuel Fredrick and Lila Marie Munger of Milton; Tristan Michael, Sydney Elisabeth and Maren Cosima Glasauer of Koenigsbrunn Germany. In addition to his wife, Ed also lost his brother George Howard (Leslie N. Cavanaugh) Munger of St. Louis (formerly of Kenosha WI) and two of his sisters, Joyce Annette (Fred) Brancel of Madison WI (previously widowed by William Ecklund of Cedar Rapids IA) and Alice Virginia (Robert Hugo Schacht) of Madison WI. Surviving are, Ed’s in-laws, Leslie Munger and Fred Brancel, along with a host of extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins. In childhood, the family moved quite frequently with his father’s work. Prior to living in Independence, the family lived in Centerville IAin the late teens and early 1920s, and then Osage IA in the mid-1920s. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Mankato MN in 1930, then Oshkosh WI in 1931, Washington DC in 1934, Madison WI in 1936 ,and eventually to Janesville in 1944. Moving to Janesville when Dad was about 15, he graduated from Janesville High School in 1947 (now the Janesville Performing Arts Center) where he was a swimmer, played football, and played French Horn. He was in the US Navy (1952-1954) training at Chincoteague Island VA, where he distinguished himself as an outstanding swimmer. Before his stint in the Navy, he worked for Modern Abstract and Shurtleff’s Dairy.  Subsequent to his Navy service he worked for Grays Beverage Company in Janesville. Taking training as a life underwriter, in 1969 he joined Prudential Insurance Company until his retirement in August of 1991. A member of the First Baptist Church since coming to Janesville, it was there where he met his life-partner, Lois, through the Baptist Youth Fellowship (BYF). In the ensuing years, Dad served in virtually every capacity for the church, except as pastor. Not only did he serve on and chair a number of pulpit search committees, calling several ministers, but then Dad would call them out. While clergy may have thought that they had completed their ministerial studies at seminary, surely they did not anticipate the post-graduate theological work to be done with Dad during their tenure at First Baptist. Not only did Dad provide a theological counterpoint, but he challenged many prevailing social perspectives of the church.  Perhaps the longest-serving choir member at First Baptist, his beautiful voice was a foundation for the bass section through transitions of members and directors. He served many years on the visitation committee, compassionately supporting shut-ins; served numerous work enclaves to the Wisconsin Baptist camps at Green Lake and Tamarack, lending his skilled hands to countless projects. Owing to his birthright not only of being a Munger but to his birthplace of Independence IA, Dad has always been a free thinker and a champion of the underdog. Not unlike his favorite and most studied historical figure, Abe Lincoln, few could doubt Dad’s compassion, determination, persistence, forthright honesty, or integrity. As his brother put it, “Edwin has been an important part of our collective reality, as have each of us individually. He was a close companion in our early lives, and continued to be an inestimable influence as life has progressed. It is hard to realize that he has moved on, but he has lived and died with dignity and apparent acceptance, and I have loved him and believe he has made this final change with faith and hope.”  Dad enjoyed his beloved family and friends. A faithful and supportive partner, he helped Mother with many of her ambitions and projects. As a father and grandfather, he was the rock that anchored us, as well as the foster children. A guiding hand, he led us on adventures to various parts of the United States and Canada, almost always camping, hiking, boating and skiing, and exploring. Confident in his own skills and determined, he was the consummate do-it-yourselfer.  Moreover, he regularly inspired us on quests of thought and philosophy.  With friends he made many community contributions. He volunteered with the Wilson School breakfast program and Meals on Wheels. True to form, through R.S.V.P. he played “Early Bird” in the prosocial puppet program (BABES) for elementary school children; upon hearing something that was untrue, he would honk with loud protest–indeed what other role could he have played!  He loved Packer and Badger football, and in the old days, UW boxing. And of course, Dad and Mom enjoyed their friends, neighbors, and youthful reminiscences with the “BK” Club (before kids).His quick wit and sense of humor were cherished by all. The visitation will be at the First Baptist Church (3414 Woodhall Drive; www.fbcjvl.org) on Monday, August 8th from 9:30 a.m., followed by memorial service at 11:30 a.m. and luncheon thereafter in the church fellowship hall. A graveside service for the family will be held later. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Owing to Ed’s generous nature and in lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Janesville or the Munger Grandchildren Educational Fund at Blackhawk Credit Union.

Edwin Cady Munger of Janesville WI died peacefully at Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, twelve days after being hospitalized for kidney and congestive heart failure. He was born in Independence Iowa on May 14, 1929 to George Howard Munger and Delia Myra (Swain) Munger, as the youngest of six children. Ed lost his wife (Lois Jean Lohrman) of 56 years on September 2nd, 2010 to a stroke. They were married on April 12, 1954 in Dubuque IA. Ed is survived by a brother, Leland  Ralph (Willie) Munger from Greenville TX and Phyllis Louise (Donald, dec.) Murray of Pittsburgh PA. He is also survived by his two sons, Bradford Scott and Colleen Mae (Brown) Munger of Janesville, and Barton Dean and Lynn Marie (Blum) Munger of Milton, and a daughter, Christine Elizabeth and Stefan Glasauer of Koenigsbrunn, Germany. As beloved Grandpa, he is survived as well by: Nicholas Marshall and Tegegn Marcos  Munger of Janesville; Samuel Fredrick and Lila Marie Munger of Milton; Tristan Michael, Sydney Elisabeth and Maren Cosima Glasauer of Koenigsbrunn Germany. In addition to his wife, Ed also lost his brother George Howard (Leslie N. Cavanaugh) Munger of St. Louis (formerly of Kenosha WI) and two of his sisters, Joyce Annette (Fred) Brancel of Madison WI (previously widowed by William Ecklund of Cedar Rapids IA) and Alice Virginia (Robert Hugo Schacht) of Madison WI. Surviving are, Ed’s in-laws, Leslie Munger and Fred Brancel, along with a host of extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins. In childhood, the family moved quite frequently with his father’s work. Prior to living in Independence, the family lived in Centerville IAin the late teens and early 1920s, and then Osage IA in the mid-1920s. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Mankato MN in 1930, then Oshkosh WI in 1931, Washington DC in 1934, Madison WI in 1936 ,and eventually to Janesville in 1944. Moving to Janesville when Dad was about 15, he graduated from Janesville High School in 1947 (now the Janesville Performing Arts Center) where he was a swimmer, played football, and played French Horn. He was in the US Navy (1952-1954) training at Chincoteague Island VA, where he distinguished himself as an outstanding swimmer. Before his stint in the Navy, he worked for Modern Abstract and Shurtleff’s Dairy.  Subsequent to his Navy service he worked for Grays Beverage Company in Janesville. Taking training as a life underwriter, in 1969 he joined Prudential Insurance Company until his retirement in August of 1991. A member of the First Baptist Church since coming to Janesville, it was there where he met his life-partner, Lois, through the Baptist Youth Fellowship (BYF). In the ensuing years, Dad served in virtually every capacity for the church, except as pastor. Not only did he serve on and chair a number of pulpit search committees, calling several ministers, but then Dad would call them out. While clergy may have thought that they had completed their ministerial studies at seminary, surely they did not anticipate the post-graduate theological work to be done with Dad during their tenure at First Baptist. Not only did Dad provide a theological counterpoint, but he challenged many prevailing social perspectives of the church.  Perhaps the longest-serving choir member at First Baptist, his beautiful voice was a foundation for the bass section through transitions of members and directors. He served many years on the visitation committee, compassionately supporting shut-ins; served numerous work enclaves to the Wisconsin Baptist camps at Green Lake and Tamarack, lending his skilled hands to countless projects. Owing to his birthright not only of being a Munger but to his birthplace of Independence IA, Dad has always been a free thinker and a champion of the underdog. Not unlike his favorite and most studied historical figure, Abe Lincoln, few could doubt Dad’s compassion, determination, persistence, forthright honesty, or integrity. As his brother put it, “Edwin has been an important part of our collective reality, as have each of us individually. He was a close companion in our early lives, and continued to be an inestimable influence as life has progressed. It is hard to realize that he has moved on, but he has lived and died with dignity and apparent acceptance, and I have loved him and believe he has made this final change with faith and hope.”  Dad enjoyed his beloved family and friends. A faithful and supportive partner, he helped Mother with many of her ambitions and projects. As a father and grandfather, he was the rock that anchored us, as well as the foster children. A guiding hand, he led us on adventures to various parts of the United States and Canada, almost always camping, hiking, boating and skiing, and exploring. Confident in his own skills and determined, he was the consummate do-it-yourselfer.  Moreover, he regularly inspired us on quests of thought and philosophy.  With friends he made many community contributions. He volunteered with the Wilson School breakfast program and Meals on Wheels. True to form, through R.S.V.P. he played “Early Bird” in the prosocial puppet program (BABES) for elementary school children; upon hearing something that was untrue, he would honk with loud protest–indeed what other role could he have played!  He loved Packer and Badger football, and in the old days, UW boxing. And of course, Dad and Mom enjoyed their friends, neighbors, and youthful reminiscences with the “BK” Club (before kids).His quick wit and sense of humor were cherished by all. The visitation will be at the First Baptist Church (3414 Woodhall Drive; www.fbcjvl.org) on Monday, August 8th from 9:30 a.m., followed by memorial service at 11:30 a.m. and luncheon thereafter in the church fellowship hall. A graveside service for the family will be held later. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Owing to Ed’s generous nature and in lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Janesville or the Munger Grandchildren Educational Fund at Blackhawk Credit Union.