Thomas Munter

Thomas Munter obituary, Ankeny, IA

Thomas Munter

Thomas Munter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Services of Iowa at Ankeny Memorial (MSI) on Mar. 24, 2025.

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Thomas "Tom" Munter, 77, of Ankeny passed away peacefully, March 21, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at Lutheran Church of Hope (520 NW 36th Street, Ankeny Iowa) at 11:00 am on April 1, 2025. Friends and family are welcome to join for a luncheon immediately following the service.
Tom was born May 4, 1947, in Wayne, Nebraska to Elmer and Harriet Munter. He attended Laurel High School and graduated from the University of Nebraska.
Tom relocated to Strawberry Point, Iowa, to start his life with his future wife, Karen, and began work at Union Bank and Trust. Tom and Karen bought Munter's Hardware and he ran the store until his retirement. Upon retiring he and Karen relocated to Ankeny.
Tom was an avid sports fan (Go Big Red!), card player, bowler, softball player and tremendous golfer. Tom loved his family and was his kids' and grandkids' number one fan at their activities and attended every event he could. Tom was genuine, loyal and no-frills which made him the best friend to many.
Tom is survived by his wife, Karen; his daughter, Jessica (Tom), and sons, Joshua (Alison) and Jeremy (Kelly); his grandchildren, Ella Henricksen, Matthew Henricksen, Megan Munter, Will Munter, Max Munter, Cate Munter and Reese Munter; his brother Mike (Mary) Munter as well as nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Harriet Munter, and his sister, Mary.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Danielle Pierson at Family Wellness Chiropractic and Dr. Steffanie Mortens and the entire UnityPoint at Home team for their wonderful care and compassion during his final months.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Starmont Booster Club Attn: Ronnie Boardman, 3202 40th Street, Arlington, Iowa 50606; Ankeny Centennial Unified Special Olympics, 2220 NW State Street, Ankeny, Iowa 50023; or Spencer Community Theatre, 518 1st Avenue East, Spencer, Iowa 51301.

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Joshua Burns

March 26, 2025

If anyone attended a Starmont basketball game in the 90´s I am sure they heard Tom´s deep voice yelling "GET BACK!" (On defense he meant). Lots of good memories of the Munter household and the MTV hardware store. Anytime I walked in I was greeted with "what are you looking for Burnsy."
Prayers and hugs to the Munter family, Joshua Burns and family

Ann Borcherding

March 24, 2025

Love to the family and friends gathering to celebrate a life well lived! The Munter family was a tribute to kindness for many in the Starmont community! God's blessings to you all!
Sincere condolences.
Milt and Ann Borcherding and family

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