Robert Vernon Muncy

Robert V. Muncy, age 92, of Annandale, formerly of Maple Lake, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Centennial Villa in Annandale.

A private memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Maple Lake with Rev. Culynn Curtis officiating. Services will be live-streamed on the funeral home website. A walk through visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. 

Robert Vernon Muncy was born on April 3, 1928 in Minneapolis to Raymond and Edna (Bates) Muncy. He grew up in Minneapolis. He worked numberous jobs in his a youth, his first was as a newspaper delivery boy for the Star Tribune. Bob enlisted in the Army to serve for his country in 1946; however, the love he had for Betty Mae Stevens was too great and he went AWOL in December of 1947 to get married on Christmas Day. After they were married, he was given an honorable discharge from the service and they began their life together in Minneapolis until moving to Blaine in 1975. Bob loved his work as a school bus driver for the Minneapolis School District for 35 years, retiring in 1988. Bob and Betty enjoyed there time at their cabin on Mink Lake near Maple Lake so much, that they purchased a home on Maple Lake upon retirement. Bob filled his new found spare time working for the Buffalo Hospital driving the HealthOne van for 10 years. In 2019, he found a new home at Centennial Villa in Annandale.

Bob was a member of the MSEA, VFW and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Bob loved to travel; he would take his whole family on vacation every summer. His favorite places to go were Alexandria and Lake of the Woods. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Minnesota Twins, Wild and his beloved Vikings. His love of travel, sports and family were able to be brought together for some of Bob's most memorable trips; he brought the entire family to the Football Hall of Fame in Ohio and took a road trip with his grandson to Vikings games in Green Bay, WI and Detroit, MI. He was an enthusiest of the outdoors, especially fishing on Maple Lake with his lifelong best friend, Robert "Kalbie" Talbot. Throughout his life, Bob always enjoyed having a loyal dog at his side; his favortes were his German Shepards, Heidi, King and Bullet. Bob and Betty had hearts not only big enough to raise their own six children, but also to raise three grandchildren as their own. Bob absolutely loved his grandkids more than anything in the world. He was overjoyed this last year that he had been blessed with his first great great grandson, Finn. His eyes sparkled again when Finn would come and visit. Lovingly known by his family as "PooPoo" and "BoBo", Bob will be greatly missed. He will be remembered as a man that was hardworking, loyal, forgiving, humble, strong, kind and caring.

He is survived by his children, Jerrell "Butch" of Big Lake, Debbie of Monticello, Danny of Monticello, Jackson of Big Lake, Bonnie Merry of Big Lake and Lori of Becker; grandchildren, Jodi, Diana (Jeff), Juli, Butchie, Candi (Jared), Tammy (Jon), Kristina (Nick), Tabatha (David), and Tommy; great-grandchildren, Devon, Makayla, Shyan, Jayda, Damon, Brandon, Dawson, Jaden, Rage, Brett, Tru, Jace, Jordan, Abi and Izzy; great great grandson, Finn; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Edna; wife, Betty; son-in-law, Orlan Merry; brothers and sisters, Edri, Jean, Donny, David and Loren; and best friend, Robert "Kalbie" Talbot.

Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake.

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