Munter, Robert

Robert Gene Munter, age 70, of Salem, Missouri, formerly of Pekin, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He is survived by wife Joyce; daughters, Cindy (Michael) Harrington of Naperville/Morris and Sheila (Raul) Esparza of Farmers Branch, Texas; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Jim, Gale, Don, and Jack Munter; sisters, Peg Putney and Sue Barton.

Robert was born April 18, 1940 in Rosemond, Illinois, the son of Godfrey and Velma Shallenberger Munter.

He is preceded in death by three sisters, one brother, and his parents.

Robert worked as a cabinet maker for 25 years and he served for the U.S. Air Force for 4 years.

He loved working in the yard on his tractor and bird watching. He was an excellent craftsman in cabinetry.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 18, 2011 from 10:00 until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM at the Athens Christian Church. Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens is assisting the family with services.

Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating.

Burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.