JONATHAN HENRY MUNZ, 29, OF POTTSTOWN Jonathan Henry Munz "Jon", 29, died early Sunday morning after injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Jon was born on March 28, 1984 and the loving son of Margaret "Maggie" Moser Munz and Rick Munz. Jon was raised in East Coventry, a 2003 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, where he played football and was named All PAC 10 First Team Offense and Defense. After graduation Jon pursued his life dream of becoming a United States Marine. He served his county as a Marine infantryman during Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving in two tours. He received many commendations including the Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Service Defense Medal, and Navy Unit Commendation for his heroic actions. After serving in the Marines, he came home and was employed with his father as a plumber for H. W. Munz Plumbing. He was a member of the Spring City Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons #553, the Spring City American Legion Post 602, Thomas W. O'Connor, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6341-Royersford, and the Elverson Gun Club. Jon was known for having a kind and sweet heart. He found many joys in life and truly loved his family and friends, especially his son "Mason". He will be missed by all and always remembered for his honorable service to our country and kind spirit. In addition to his parents and son he is survived by companion: Jackie Byron; sisters: Beckey wife of David Seal of Morgantown and Jenney Munz of Phoenixville and twin brother: Matt Munz of Conshohocken. He is also survived by several cousins and aunts and uncles. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, 39 Bonnie Brae Road, Spring City PA. The Reverend Paul Townsend will officiate. His burial will follow with Military Honors in the church cemetery. His viewing will be held on Friday evening at the church from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Masonic Service will be held on Saturday at 10:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in Jon's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project 310 Grant Street Suite 900 Pittsburgh PA 15219. On line condolences may be made at www.sgsfuneralhome.com Arrangements are in care of Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home.

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Published by The Mercury from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2014.

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December 22, 2014

Rick, Maggie and Family,
We just heard about the loss of Jon last January. We are all so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you this Christmas.
Mike, Kristin, Kaitlyn & Michael McIlvaine

December 22, 2014

Rick and family, so very sorry to hear of Jon's passing. Our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Bruce and Cindi McIlvaine

Rob McIlvaine

December 22, 2014

Ricky and Maggie,

I just heard of your son's passing from Diane Scholler. I can't tell you how sorry I am for you both and your family. I hope all of you have found some peace in the past year.

Rob McIlvaine

Brendan Schuster

July 15, 2014

Munz Family and Friends,

Our Thoughts and Prayers During this Time.

The Schuster Family

Lori Cichocki Stacks

January 28, 2014

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I have also lost a child who was a twin and it is something you never get over, but God gives you the strength to live on. Will be saying prayers for your family. God Bless.

Karen (Pharaoh) Murphy

January 26, 2014

So sorry to hear this tragic news. My deepest sympathies to your family. Always treasure the fond memories.

jody cannon

January 25, 2014

Thinking of you and your family today Maggie, my family is keeping you in their prayers

Lisa Whitehurst

January 25, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss, Maggie! May God be with you and your family during your time of bereavement.

Steve and Debby Jones

January 25, 2014

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son.

Cathy Pike Stanton

January 25, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to the family!!!!You have gained an Angel!

Monica King-Adams

January 25, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Munz family. I will keep you in thought and prayers.

Todd wallace

January 25, 2014

Sorry for your lost Maggie ,see you soon

Darlene Mazoue

January 25, 2014

So sorry for you loss, may god be there to help you and your family throgh this tragedy..
Darlene Mazoue

Darlene Mazoue

January 25, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you. So.sorry for your loss. God bless you and your son.
DARLENE Mazoue

met him a few times real great guy..he will be missed....

e lukus beauregard

January 25, 2014

Michael Cox

January 25, 2014

Matt,
The loss of a twin a brother is inconceivable. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael and Jennifer Cox

Carl and Becky LaMastra

January 24, 2014

Rick and Maggie,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family!!!!! We are so saddened by your loss and are praying that you find some peace and comfort through God's love.

January 24, 2014

Maggie,
You are in my prayers. I cannot imagine the depth of your loss. Please know that many are holding you in their thoughts at this extreme time of grief.
Dr. Myra Forrest

Karen Crable

January 24, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Regina Astheimer

January 24, 2014

Mrs. Munz ,I'm so sorry for the loss of your son and my prayers are with you.May God comfort you at this time. Regina Astheimer

Dave McCabe

January 23, 2014

Cyndi and I send our thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. May you be blessed with Hope and Courage.

Bill Quinones

January 23, 2014

Sincere condolences Maggie on the loss of your son. May you find comfort along
with your family during this difficult time in your lives.

Bill Gillespie

January 23, 2014

To the Munz Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to all of your family.
Sincerely
Bill Gillespie

Melissa (parsons) Smith

January 23, 2014

Maggie you and your entire family are in my thoughts.I am so deeply saddened for your loss, I understand the devastation and what you are going through. There is nothing I can say or do to ease your pain, I wish there were, but no words or actions can ease your pain. I hope that you can somehow find some sort of peace one day soon. We are not supposed to lose our children, This is not the way it is supposed to be. From my heart to you I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss of your precious Son.

Shelly Davidson

January 23, 2014

My condolences to you and your family. So very sorry for your loss.

Holly Dotterer

January 22, 2014

Rick & Maggie
Keith and I are so sorry for the loss of Jon....there are no words of comfort when you lose a child!!! He was a wonderful guy whom many loved dearly...Our prayers to your family.

January 22, 2014

To the Munz family, so so sorry for your loss,you are in our prayers,Russ and Karen Vandegrift

January 22, 2014

Munz family, so sorry at the loss of your son, Jonathan. We lost a daughter in a traffic accident in Greece in 2007. We know exacly how you are feeling right now. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

The O'Donnell family

Bonnie Kirby Will

January 22, 2014

Rick I was so sorry to read this. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

January 21, 2014

We were so sorry to read about the loss of your son. Words can't express what a loss like this is like and only time will help heal this sad time in your life.

Sandy & Larry Zentz and David Hill

Lisa Pagano

January 21, 2014

Mrs Munz,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when you were our teacher and having the boys. May God bless and keep your family.

brother love

muriel bickhart

January 21, 2014

amie campbell

January 21, 2014

Mrs. Munz and family I am sooo sorry for your devestating loss!!! I will be praying for you and your family and hope you can somehow find peace through out this difficult tiime...

Adam crumlper and jonathan Munz in Iraq 2005

Emma Johnson

January 21, 2014

Jon Grabert

January 21, 2014

Rick,
So sorry for your devastating loss. My wife and I are keeping your family in our prayers and hope to help ease your pain!!

Jon and Michele Grabert

January 21, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Munz family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Bickhart Family

January 21, 2014

Maggie and family, We're so saddened by this loss. Jon will be sorely missed. His service to our country and his loyalty to his friends was immeasurable. He was dearly loved. Our hearts break along with yours.

best of friends

muriel bickhart

January 21, 2014

Tina Hartranft

January 21, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to the Munz family for your loss. All the sleepless nights when they are overseas and they return home safe, you don't imagine this could happen. I am so sorry. May he rest in peace.

Carol Davey

January 21, 2014

My heart goes out to his family. Know that he is resting in God's arms and you will see him again.

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