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Anne Muterspaugh Obituary
Muncie - Anne C. Muterspaugh, 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2019, at her residence in Muncie, Indiana.
She was born on Wednesday, September 30, 1936, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Stewart Finley and Lois (Sawyer) Clark. Anne graduated from Muncie Central in 1954, earned her bachelor's degree from Hanover College in 1958, and earned her master's degree from Ball State University in 1963. She taught English at Storer Junior High School and then went on to teach English for Muncie Central High School for over thirty years prior to her retirement in 1996. She was a member of Friends Memorial Church.
Anne and Earl coordinated the Friends Memorial Church food pantry for years; were active and supported Muncie Civic Theater and Second Harvest Food Bank serving both organizations as President. She was also a Catalina Club member and Past Board President and coordinated YWCA Bridge Club. Anne was an avid sports fan including Ball State, following the Yankees, and was a true Bearcat. Anne could be found cooking, canning, hosting parties, and loved anything involving her family and grandchildren.
Survivors include her loving husband, Earl Muterspaugh, Muncie, Indiana; two daughters, Laura (husband, Michael) Murphy, Carmel, Indiana, and Marguerite (husband, Don) Carless, Lafayette, Indiana; son-in-law, Brent Tinder, Muncie, Indiana; sister, Julia (husband, Robert) Wadsworth, Muncie, Indiana; eleven grandchildren, Anne Tinder, Brian Carless, Ellen Tinder, Clark Tinder, Aaron Carless, Sarah Tinder, Julia Maxwell, Abby Murphy, Anna Maxwell, Meghan Murphy, and Emerson Maxwell.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Elizabeth Muterspaugh-Tinder.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Muncie Friends Church, 418 West Adams Street, Muncie, Indiana, 47305, with Pastor Michael Sherman officiating.
Family and friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the church.
Elm Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family please asks that memorial contributions be directed to the Muncie Friends Church Food Pantry, 418 West Adams Street, Muncie, Indiana, 47305, or to the Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana, 47305.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.
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Angie Staggs
December 20, 2019
Earl and family- so heartbroken over Anne's passing. Just absolutely loved her! She was one classy lady, teacher, mom, and grandma! She had just called me about the xmas party and I left her a message that I would be late, but I would be there. I will certainly miss her and our party! You will all be in my thoughts!!
WaTasha Barnes Griffin
December 17, 2019
Mrs. Muterspaugh was one of my favorite Honors English teachers at Muncie Central. She came back into my life via her passion for Bridge and YWCA Central Indiana. I thank her for all of the lessons in and out of the classroom. She was one of the best.
Kristin Kizer-Lepley
December 17, 2019
Mrs. Muterspaugh was my absolute favorite English teacher at Central. She was patient & encouraging and her students loved her. I hope her home-going is full of love and warm memories. My prayers for the family. -Kristin Kizer-Lepley
Mark and Mary Ann Wright
December 16, 2019
Earl and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort and peace. I first met you when Earl taught with my mom at Yorktown, met again when Earl hired her to teach at Royerton. After marriage you became our country neighbors. Ann will be missed. Take care, Earl.
Jean Elder
December 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Jean Elder
Jean Elder
December 15, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you & your family.
Jean Elder
Carmen Bennett-Graves
December 14, 2019
I remember her being my English teacher at Central such a pleasant woman to the family sorry for your loss and may God watch over you all
Robert and Lydia Burton
December 13, 2019
God' peace to Earl and family.
Robert and Lydia Burton
Bill and Darlene Heath
December 13, 2019
Earl, Julia, and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your unexpected loss! Anne was a very special person to many people. You are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
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