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1934
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2019
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Muncie, Indiana
Charles Unger Obituary
Muncie - Charles David "Flagman" Unger, 84 of Muncie, died Sunday morning, March 3, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born October 2, 1934 in Bluffton, IN and was the son of the late Charles Andrew and Mildred Florence (Somers) Unger.
Charles loved racing and anything that had a motor and wheels, from motorcycles, cars, and go-carts you name it he loved it. He retired from Chrysler Corporation New Castle Plant in 2001 as an electrician. Charles had served as an EMT and reserve police officer with the Muncie Police Department. He enjoyed woodworking and had been a former Cub Scout master of Pack 19 at Roosevelt Elementary School. Charles proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army.
Charles is survived by his loving and caring wife Evelyn Marie (Hottinger-Cumings) Unger of Muncie; six sons Mark Unger of Muncie, James Matthew Unger (Tamora) of Muncie, Michael Cumings (Heiddi) of North Webster, Tony Cumings (Christy) of Slidell, LA, Tim Cumings (Kim) of Holiday, FL and Doug Cumings (Char) of Muncie; four daughters Cindy West (Aaron) of Anderson, Dawn Beal (Mike) of Albany, Lynn Randolph (Tony) of Muncie and Amanda Cumings-Huff (Eric) of Muncie; twenty-three grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson Ryan Cumings and two sisters Jo Ann Green and Mary Kay Ettel.
Funeral Services for Charles will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Garden View Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Tomlinson Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.gardenviewfuneralhome.com
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Ken Narducci
May 21, 2025
I am saddened to hear of Chad Unger's passing . I worked with Chad at Broderick Co in Muncie and Chrysler Corp in New Castle Indiana , we were both electricians .
Zach & Wendy White
March 7, 2019
Marie & Family,
We are saddened to hear of Chad's passing. We have been thinking of you all, and pray that your loving memories of him will continue to light your days.
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