Ronald "Ronnie" Munsterman

Ronald Wilfred Munsterman was born January 8, 1932 in Shible Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Adolph and Augusta (Stock) Munstermann.  Ronnie was baptized on February 7, 1932 and was confirmed March 25, 1945, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church – Shible Township.  He attended Parochial School for eight years and then attended Appleton High School, where he graduated in 1950.  Ronnie served in the Army, at Ft. Rucker, AL and Ft. Knox, KY, during the Korean War era from December, 1950 to December, 1952.

On November 24, 1953 he was united in marriage to Vivilor Wentler at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Holloway.  This union was blessed with 57 years together and four children: Peggy, Randy, Julie, and Larry.  Ronnie and Viv lived in Holloway and raised their family there.  Ronnie worked at the Holloway Elevator for 10 years and spent the rest of his working life in road maintenance.  He owned and operated a road grading service for 25 years…however, he drove a road grader for over 50 years!  He enjoyed hunting, doing word puzzles, painting, taking things apart, following the Twins and Vikings on TV, and watching the “Molly B Show”.  Ronnie was a member of the AMVETS Post #151, member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton, and a former member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Holloway. Above all, Ronnie was a family man who deeply loved and cared for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Ronnie passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, doing what he loved, blading roads.  He attained 85 years, 8 months, and 4 days of age.  Ronnie is survived by his children: Peggy (Brian Vermilyea)) Munsterman of Austin, Randy (Mary) Munsterman of Eagan, Julie (Paul) Krueger of Minot, ND, and Larry (Tracy) Munsterman of Dawson; 10 grandchildren: Colton Vermilyea, Paul (Amy) Munsterman, Philip Munsterman (special friend, Maribel Wildes), Matthew (Abby) Krueger, Aaron (Katie) Krueger, Amy Krueger, Travis (Judi) Krueger, Amber (Shawn) Van Vickle, Zachary (Shelby) Munsterman, and Lauren Munsterman ; 7 great-grandchildren: Sofia and Madison Munsterman, Everett Krueger, Elliot Krueger, baby Krueger (due in January), Peyton, Shawn Jr., and Marley Van Vickle; siblings: Albert Munsterman of Clara City, Renetta Schlieman of Benson, Evelyn Giese of Morris, Verna Quandt of Benson, and Adolph Munsterman Jr. of Appleton; sister-in-law, Ellen Munsterman of Appleton; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Viv in 2010; parents, Adolph and Augusta Munstermann; great-granddaughter, Annalise Munsterman; 1 sister, Bertha Harste; 3 brothers: Walter, Elmer, and Melvin Munsterman. Blessed be the memory of Ronnie Munsterman.