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Obituaries

Orville Munzer, Jr.

Orville V. Munzer, Jr., passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 89 after an extended illness.

Orville was born in St. Louis to the late Orville, Sr. and Alice Francis Munzer. Orville married his high school sweetheart, Thelma D. (Marcucci) Johnson, on September 20, 1958. They were married for 67 years.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma; three children, Michelle Munzer, Laura (Stephen) Gorman, and Charles (Mary) Munzer; four grandchildren, James Kight, Crystal (David) Gorman, Kurtis (Lydiann) Munzer, and Samantha (Philipp) Fox; four great-grandchildren, Tristan, Adam, Luke, and Teddy; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Orville was a devoted and loving family man who enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals, playing cards with "all his girls", and recording his own mixed tapes titled "Big Orv Show" for family and friends.

Orville loved his family and spending time with them. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.

 

Visitation: Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, MO 63348.
Memorial Service: Saturday, April 25, at 12 p.m. at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Foristell. 
Memorials: Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306. 
Luncheon immediately following the funeral service at Shiloh UMC. 
The family is being served by Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville.