Everett Erich Henry Von Muenster

Funeral services for Everett Erich Henry Von Muenster, 88, of Bennett who died January 8, 2011 will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 10:30 am at Peace Church of Christ United in Bennett with Pastor Barbra Keiper officiating. Organist will be Lenora Speer and Vocalists will be Julie Wilkins and Nancy Chittick. A visitation will take place January 11, 2011 from 3-7 pm at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton with a Masonic Service at 7:15 pm. Burial will be at Inland Cemetery, Bennett with full military rites. Casket Bearers will be: Ron Challis, Dean Challis, Marty Moylan, Brent Mueller, Randy Mueller, Don Challis, Dwight Glenney. Honorary Casket Bearers will be: Paul Hermiston, Robert Wilkins, Sr., Eddie Spengler, John Engel, Merle Bentrott, Ralph Steffen, Donald Walter, Lindley Johansen, Gerald Johansen. Everett was born November 19, 1922 to Erich Henry and Lydia Niermeyer Von Muenster. He was a 1940 graduate of Bennett High School, a 1942 graduate of Tipton, Jr. College and Naval Flight Training. Everett served his country in the United States Navy from 1942-1946. On January 6th, 1952, Everett was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Richards at the United Methodist Church in Tipton. Everett was a farmer and a retired sales representative for Pioneer. He belonged to the Peace Church of Christ United, Bennett, and the American Legion Post #104. He was also a member of the Cedar County Conservation Board and a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge (32nd degree). Everett is loved and survived by his wife, Shirley Von Muenster of Bennett, Iowa; daughter, Julie (Perry) Schroeder of Bennett, Iowa; sons, David (Betsy) Von Muenster of New Liberty, Iowa, James (Diana) Von Muenster of Bennett, Iowa, Eric (Lori) Von Muenster of Algona, Iowa; grandchildren, Steve (Marianna) Von Muenster, Lisa Von Muenster, Shannon (fiancé