Richard F. Munchbach Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard F. Munchbach, 94, of Hagedorn Mills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 11, 2015 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam. He was born in Boston, MA on June 16, 1920 a son of Frank and Louisa Markward Munchbach and moved to Corinth, NY in 1947 after serving in the U.S. Army. In 1957, Richard moved to Providence, NY where he worked as a lumberjack for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during World War II in various locations and campaigns including Normandy Beach and the Battle of the Bulge. Richard enjoyed fishing, reading, boating, and music. His greatest delight was traveling the United States with his motorhome and visiting family and friends. Survivors include his loving wife, Mildred E. Van Guilder Munchbach, whom he married on April 16, 1947; four sons, Carl Munchbach and Paul (Aiza) Munchbach, of the Town of Providence, David (Shirley) Munchbach of Little Falls, and Roger (Debbie) Munchbach of Chandler, AZ; three daughters, Lois (David) Di Romando of Raleigh, NC, Doris (Greg) Dora of Justin, TX, and Ruth (Maurice) Hodges of Port Orchard, WA; sixteen grandchildren; nearly 30 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 11am – 12:30pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street) Johnstown. The American Legion will conduct a ritual at 12:30pm at the funeral home. Spring burial with military honors will be held at the Lynwood Cemetery in Hadley, NY.

Richard F. Munchbach

June 16, 1920 - March 11, 2015

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