Martin C. (Marty) Munson '71

Martin C. (Marty) Munson '71

Mary MunsonMartin Conrad (Marty) Munson, 81, of Rowlett, Texas, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe Hospital in Rowlett.

Martin C. Munson was born on February 16, 1942, in Albion, Nebraska, to Roy W. Munson and Lucille G. (Knutsen) Munson. Marty graduated from Columbus High School in 1960. He enlisted in the United States Navy following high school and attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont following his service.

Marty married Jean A. Treinies on August 7, 1965, in Columbus at Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church.

Marty worked for several companies between Fremont and Columbus, Nebraska, including Bee Line Logistics and Trucking, Cornhusker Public Power District, Douglas & Lomason/Magna International, Fischer Trucking, and NATCO. Marty transferred from NATCO in Columbus to Grand Prairie, Texas, when his and Jean's first grandson was born.

Marty was very involved with his two sons, which included serving as the Sunday School Director and Treasurer for Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church for several years through each of their confirmations. Marty was very interested in classic cars and could regularly be found in his garage working on his car or in one of his friend's garages giving them a hand. He owned a classic car even while he lived in Texas. He loved his grandsons, furry grandbabies, the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Chicago Bears.

He is survived by his wife Jean A. Munson of Rowlett, Texas; sons, Bryan (Jennifer) Munson of Rockwall, Texas, and Drew Munson of Rowlett, Texas; grandsons, Trevor Munson of Kearney, Nebraska, and Jake Munson of Rockwall, Texas; brother, Rich Munson of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Joyce (Tribble) Munson of Greenville, MS; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy W. Munson and Lucille G. (Knutsen) Munson of Columbus, Nebraska; brother, David C. Munson of Carrollton, Georgia; and sister-in-law, Donna L. (Temps) Munson of Lincoln, Nebraska.

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