Gregory Carl Muench's Obituary
Gregory Carl Muench, 79, of Decatur, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.
Greg was born September 29, 1938, in Waukee, Iowa, to Carl Deus and Mary Byrdell (McNeil) Muench. He married Aileen Elizabeth Taylor on January 21, 1971, in Toledo, Ohio. Greg retired from ADM as a grain trader after many years. He loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Aileen; his four children, Carl Muench of Decatur, IL Cindy (Lindsay) Polette of St. Louis, MO, Sue (Greg) Miller of Milton, GA and Brenda (Terry) Frank of Forsyth, IL; his four grandchildren, Jason (Miranda) Miller, Sean (Lindsey) Miller, Tyler Frank, Taylor (Abby Holtgrave) Frank; one furry granddog, Lucky; his two sisters, Winonah (Bob) Doty of Van Meter, IA and Minna (Chuck) Wonderlin of Titusville, FL; his sister-in-law, Lyn Muench of Port Angeles, WA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Louis H. Muench.
Visitation services to celebrate the life of Gregory Muench will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Scovill Zoo 71 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521.
The family of Gregory Muench is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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