Linda Ann Munch

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance" (Ecc 3:1-4)
On September 26th, 2024, at age 72, Linda Ann Munch peacefully entered into eternal glory.
She was cared for and supported by her family until the very end. While she will be missed, we are blessed with peace that surpasses understanding knowing that she is, once again, happy and healthy in the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ. We rejoice as we wonder what she is doing in Heaven while having confidence that we will one day see her again.
Linda's memory will live on through her beloved daughter, Deborah Marie Christiansen (Kevin), Grandchildren: Zandar, Keziah, Simeon, Eden, and Zylla Christiansen; son: William F. Zeppelin; siblings: Carol Balazzi, Patricia Owen, and Charles Zeppelin; and a host of other family and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Allen Munch; Father: William Charles Zeppelin; Mother: June Vera Zeppelin; and brother: William R. Zeppelin.
Born a Jersey girl on August 13th, 1952, Linda deeply enjoyed the beauty of the ocean and lived coast to coast through her lifetime. While living in California, she met her husband, Gary, welcomed her daughter, Debbie, to the world, excelled in her work in healthcare administration, committed her life to Jesus as her Lord and Savior ("... if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved." Romans 10:9-10) and was baptized with Gary in the Pacific Ocean ("We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.' Romans 6:4).
Later, Linda joyfully assumed the role of stay-at-home mom and homemaker. She found fulfillment in loving and serving her family, spending time with close friends and family, and exercising her political voice. Most importantly, her faith reminds a cornerstone as evidenced by her boldness in sharing the Gospel ("...that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak". Ephesians 6:19), which helped bring several family members to a saving relationship with Jesus, and continuing desire for discipleship through involvement in her church/Bible studies.
Linda's immediate family will hold a private service to honor and celebrate her.
In lieu of flowers, Barnabas Movement, Inc has set up a memorial fund for Linda's grandchildren's educations. Contributions can be sent to: Barnabas Movement, Inc. 1215 SW Garfield Ave. Topeka, KS 66604 Payable to Barnabas Movement. Memo: Munch Memorial Fund.
Kevin, Debbie, and their children wish to extend special gratitude to Midland Care Topeka and the staff at Stormont Vail Health for their great care and immense compassion in helping support Linda and the family over the past year.
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25-26)