Donald Munie

Donald Dean Munie, 81, of Belleville, Ill., born March 12, 1931, in Swansea, Ill., died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at his residence.

Mr. Munie retired as a jet engine mechanic in civil service at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Don was a 56 year member of American Legion Belleville Post 58, and had marched with the American Legion Color Guard for 20 years, also serving as Sergeant at Arms. He was also active with Boy Scout Troop 9 for more than 20 years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, August and Myrtle, nee Tribout, Munie; four brothers, Frederick, Cletus, Vernon, and Melvin (Geneva) Munie; a sister, Eileen (Walter) Renth; and a brother-in-law, Erwin Wilhelm.

Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, Lillian R., nee Streif, Munie, whom he married on Dec. 10, 1956; four sons and a daughter, Steven (Sherrie) Munie of Southern Pines, N.C., Joy Schreiber of Belleville, Ill., Donald Dean II (Sheila) Munie of Freeburg, Ill., and Wayne Munie and Richard Munie, both of Belleville, Ill.; six grandchildren, Libby (Justin) Barbeau, Katie Schreiber (Wesley Hall), Glen Schreiber, Alexander Munie, Elizabeth Munie, and Sara Munie; two great-grandchildren, Avita and John Hall; two sisters, Patricia (Harold) Cunningham of Swansea, Ill., and Delores Wilhelm of Mascoutah, Ill.; a brother, Floyd (Barbara) Munie of Belleville, Ill.; a sister-in-law, LaDona Munie of O'Fallon, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 17, 2012, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, March 17, 2012, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill., with Msgr. William McGhee and the Rev. Dr. Douglas Kaufman officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.

GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Mar. 16, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Munie

12 Entries

March 12, 2013

Remembering you on your birthday. I love you, and I miss you. Thanks for keeping me on the right path always.
Joy

July 12, 2012

Hey Pop. Uncle Floyd has decided to join you. I hope you and your brothers and Eileen are behaving yourselves up ther in heaven. - I love you always - Joy

Jeannette Saak

March 27, 2012

I am so grateful for the time I was able to spend with your family last summer helping Don get back to walking. He made me laugh and I looked forward to seeing him. He made many lasting memories I share with others to help them move past their current situation. Thank you for allowing me to help your family. I was sorry to hear he passed. I know he will be deeply missed.

Libby Barbeau

March 19, 2012

Grampa,

You always answered my "I love you"s with "You're OK!" Even though you never said it back, you always showed it in a thousand little acts of service and protection and guidance.

Thank you for teaching me to listen to the words you intended, rather than the ones you spoke.

You're OK.

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March 17, 2012

To the Munie family,
I have 50 years of good memories of knowing Don and Lillian and family. May God keep his loving arms around all of you during this difficult time in your lives.

Pat Miller

Michael Munie

March 17, 2012

I have fond memories of Don. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

March 17, 2012

We will all miss you Uncle Don. The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna and Craig Wilson

Kaufman Family

March 16, 2012

Mr. Munie was certainly one of a kind. He was an integral part of my growing up years thus part of my foundation throughout my life. It is of the greatest honors to be part of his service. His influence will be a cherished memory. Our entire family sends our deepest condolences. Keep The Faith.

Karen and Steve Allen

March 16, 2012

Rest in peace Uncle Donald. You will be missed.

Cindy & Peter Wilhelm

March 16, 2012

To all of the Munie family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. It is so hard to loose a parent as I know, I have lost both of mine, but they are in your thoughts and your heart everyday and will always continue to watch over you. We love you all .
Cindy and Peter

Katie Schreiber

March 16, 2012

I miss you Grandpa Munie. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and adventures. I will never forget how wonderful you were to us kids....even when you were being stubborn :) i wouldnt have it any other way. Love you, Katie

Joy Schreiber

March 16, 2012

Dad;
You were an amazing Father and Grandfather and Great-Granfther. Looking through pictures of your life, the interaction with your family, expecially the "little ones", teaching us to fish, taking us camping, doing all the work while letting Mom get all the "sugar" hugs from the kids. Just amazing. I love you. We all love you, and we take comfort in knowing that you passed from us feeling that love. I'll miss your sassy attitude. The one that you passed on to me and to my children. It's what keeps us together and strong.
Love, your favorite (only) daughter - Joy

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