He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and an educator, having served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in a number of school systems throughout Indiana. In addition, he was employed with Wood-Mizer for a number of years and retired as donations coordinator.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Janet Heath Munro; children, Marilyn Himes (Bruce), Jeanette Wood (Dr. George), Sharon Hearn (Jeffrey), Tim Munro (Kathy) and Lisa Bernard (Victor); sisters, Margaret Garrett Wolf (William) and Ruth Fletcher (James); brother, Kenneth C. Munro (Linda); nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Friends may greet the family on Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. in the parlor at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 West 86th St., Indianapolis. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. in the Robertson Chapel at the church. Visit his memory page at www.lifestorynet.com to read his life story, post a memory, or make a memorial donation to ECHO.
ECHO, Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization, is a non-profit, Christian organization whose mission is to network with community leaders in developing countries to seek hunger solutions for families growing food under difficult conditions. He was a member of ECHO's Board of Directors. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel.
