Munger Family History & Genealogy

Earl W Munger of Omaha, Douglas County, NE was born on February 9, 1931 in United States, and died at age 63 years old on January 21, 1995 at V.A hospital in Omaha.

Roy Munger of Camden, Hillsdale County, Michigan was born on August 6, 1889, and died at age 80 years old in December 1969.

By Carole Petranovich, Rex's step daughter from January 1964 until the mid 1970's. I was Rex’s step daughter from January of 1964 until the mid-1970’s, when he was divorced from my mother, Betty. Previously from Kenosha Wisconsin, Rex met my mother Betty Fluke (maiden name Betty Jane Mattoon), in Galesburg IL in 1963 while working at a small radio station, where Rex was a disc jockey and my mother a copy writer. Rex was previously married to a woman named Char (presumably Charlotte) and had two children, a boy and a girl, whose names I can’t recall. My mother and Rex were married in Galesburg in January of 64’ and moved to Albuquerque NM in the spring of 64’ when Rex was offered a DJ job at the 50,000 Watt 770 KOB Radio Station on the graveyard shift. During this time, he authored a cookbook, “Rex’s Rancid Recipes”, featuring his own creations as well as those of his listeners, the most famous of his being, “Green Chili Cheese Pancakes” (which were actually quite good). By the late 60’s, Rex was working at KOAT-TV as a newscaster (we had police radios in our home on Aspen street) a weatherman, early morning TV host and host on the afternoon “Dialing for Dollars” show. He was called the Wacky Weatherman, because he was famous for dressing up in costumes for holidays and using odd “Wacky weather wands”, many of which I made for him. Many were also sent to him by his fans. By 1976 or 1977 Betty and Rex had separated and divorced. Shortly thereafter Rex turned himself in to the authorities for income tax evasion and was sentenced to the federal penitentiary in Santa Fe NM for a number of years. During this time, he suffered greatly and was never himself again. Ironically the year he was released, amnesty was declared for all income tax evaders. Betty passed away unexpectedly during the summer of 1979. Rex attended her funeral, but I did not stay in contact with him. I learned while listening to 770 KOB Radio one morning that Rex had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head while residing in Grants NM in January of 1987 and died in a local hospital. Rex was a kind man and a good step father. He had a great sense of humor. He taught me how to swim, ride a bike, play softball and drive on the interstate. He liked to golf and read and was especially fond of spy movies and books, such as James Bond. He owned a hard-back book collection of Ian Fleming’s work. Rex like sports cars, fishing, hiking in the mountains, bourbon and driving. He also liked animals, especially dogs. In Kenosha he owned Weimaraners and while he was in our life he owned two poodles and a shaggy mutt, all rescue dogs. Rex helped found “Crime Fighters” in Albuquerque. Is his earlier life, Rex was a life guard, a stunt diver, cleaned out large milk vats and sold “Snap-on-Tools”, prior to us meeting him. He had a mother, nicknamed “Honey”, who came to live with us in Albuquerque before succumbing to Alzheimer’s disease sometime in the early 70’s.

Marvin Munger of King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin was born on January 14, 1896, and died at age 69 years old in September 1965.

Diane P (Dolan) Munger was born on March 18, 1950. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Diane P Munger.

Leonidas P Munger of Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL was born on October 23, 1924, and died at age 78 years old on July 31, 2003.

Jack M Munger of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama was born on August 5, 1917, and died at age 68 years old in July 1986.

Joseph A Munger of Elizabeth, Union County, NJ was born on January 20, 1902, and died at age 68 years old in May 1970.

Joseph M Jr Munger of Marlton, Burlington County, NJ was born on April 23, 1919, and died at age 67 years old in July 1986.

Ralph Eathel Munger of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California was born on January 23, 1925, and died at age 82 years old on July 13, 2007.

David G Munger of Sharon, Mercer County, PA was born on December 12, 1921, and died at age 75 years old on January 14, 1997.

James E Munger of South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana was born on September 10, 1914, and died at age 64 years old in December 1978.

Kenneth Ray Munger of Irving, Dallas County, Texas was born on October 31, 1938, and died at age 67 years old on January 22, 2006.

James H Munger of Fairport, Monroe County, NY was born on January 26, 1916, and died at age 68 years old in September 1984.

Robert B Munger of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan was born on February 25, 1920, and died at age 58 years old in June 1978.

Robert S Munger of Alto, Kent County, MI was born on November 7, 1916, and died at age 71 years old on November 15, 1987.

Robert E Munger of White Mills, Wayne County, PA was born on June 16, 1928, and died at age 65 years old on January 16, 1994.

Robert E Munger of Erie, Erie County, PA was born on September 11, 1918, and died at age 68 years old in July 1987.

Clarence F Munger of Delavan, Walworth County, WI was born on September 2, 1906, and died at age 81 years old on February 5, 1988.

Joel Keith Munger of Tulare, Tulare County, California was born on March 25, 1921, and died at age 87 years old on June 14, 2008.