Joan Munger

Joan L. Munger, age 89, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Heaven on the morning of November 26, 2025.

Joan was born on June 7, 1936, in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Delbert Ray Thornbrugh and Willa Jane (Fouts) Thornbrugh. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Murl Munger, and together they shared 69 wonderful years. Murl preceded her in death in 2023.

Joan's life was marked by unwavering kindness, a bright outlook, and deep devotion to her family. A proud patriot and military wife for 32 years, she traveled extensively with Murl during his service. While stationed at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Joan served as President of the Officers' Wives Club. Her faith was central to her life, and she was an active member of the First Christian Church in Iola, Kansas, raising her children in a strong Christian home.

In her early years, Joan worked as a telephone operator in Lawrence, Kansas. She enjoyed an active lifestyle and loved bowling, tennis, softball, and swimming. She also gave back to her community as a Den Leader for her son's Boy Scouts pack. Joan later found great success as one of the nation's first AMWAY distributors, where her hard work and positive spirit helped her excel.

Above all, Joan will be remembered as a loving, giving woman who never complained and always saw the good in every situation.

Joan is survived by her children: Deborah (Alan) Davison of Richland, Missouri; Vicky Munger Husler of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; Terry (Duane) McCrum of St. Charles, Missouri; and Dee (Jennifer) Munger of Greenville, South Carolina. She was a cherished grandmother to David Davison, Amanda Ferguson, Angela Anderson, Heston Husler, Michael McCrum, Ryan McCrum, Rachel Munger, Matthew Munger, and step-granddaughter Erica Smith. She was blessed with five great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Murl; her son-in-law, Heston Husler; and her grandson, Heston James Husler.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Feuerborn Famiy Funeral Service, 1883 HWY 54, Iola, Kansas 66749. Burial to follow at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com