Carl E. Munden

Carl Edward Munden was born to Grant and Anna (Noll) Munden on February 28, 1918 at Cylinder, Iowa.

He entered the U.S. Army during World War II and served among the forces that fought at Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe for which he was awarded five bronze stars.

On March 19, 1946 he married Berniece Jensen at Jackson, Minnesota. They made their home in the lakes area near Milford where Carl was self-employed as a painter and interior decorator. In 1998 Carl became a resident at Sunrise Apartments in Spirit Lake.

Mr. Munden died Thursday, April 29, 2004 at the Lakes Regional Healthcare after a brief illness. He was 86 years of age.

Carl enjoyed fishing and traveling. He kept abreast of the news and world events and enjoyed discussing current issues.

He is survived by three sons and one daughter: Daryl Munden and his wife, Kaye and their children, Ryan, Jason and Kristen of Rochester, MN; Donald and his wife, Melody and their children, Michael and Thomas of Albert Lea, MN; Marvin and his wife, Kit and their children, Kristine and Tyler of Storm Lake, IA; and Marilyn Johansen and her husband, Stan and their children, Daniel, Melissa, Jon and James; one brother, Lyle Munden and his wife, Irene of Mesa, AZ and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by wife, Berniece in 1994, son, Bill Munden, two sisters, Zelma Driscoll, and Vera Jensen.

IN MEMORY
Carl E. Munden

February 28, 1918 April 29, 2004

SERVICES
First Lutheran Church
Milford, Iowa
Monday, May 3, 2004 10:30 A.M.

CLERGY
Rev. Tim Nappe

MUSIC
Bob Floss: The Lords Prayer
Congregation: Amazing Grace
On Eagles Wings

PALLBEARERS
Daniel Johansen
Michael Munden
Jason Munden
Jon Johansen
Thomas Munden
Tyler Munden
James Johansen
Ryan Munden

HONORARY BEARERS
Melissa Johansen
Kristine Munden
Bob Glover
Kristen Munden
Bob Esser
Rod Kaiser
Chris Van Oort

INTERMENT
Milford Cemetery
Graveside military rites by Milford American Legion, Post 384