Stephen Eduard "Steve" Munson Obituary (1953

Mr. Stephen Eduard "Eddie" (Steve) Munson, age 70 of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on June 3, 1953, in Landstuhl, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. He was the beloved son of Charles Frederick and Mary Frances Munson. Raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Steve was brought up in the Catholic faith and graduated from high school there. Steve proudly served his country, being inducted into the United States Army on October 27, 1977 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He rose to the rank of Specialist 4 and was assigned to the 108th Quartermaster Company, 46th Engineering Battalion in Korea. During his service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Expert Marksman Badge with Grenade and Rifle Tabs, Good Conduct Medal, and a Drivers Badge. He was honorably discharged on October 26, 1980, at Fort Rucker, Alabama. On January 31, 1981, Steve married Carol Courtney at Liberty Christian Church in Madison, Indiana. Together, they fostered a daughter, a niece, and a nephew, nurturing and loving them as their own. Steve worked as a machine operator at Dayton-Walther for 30 years, later working in the maintenance departments of Hanover Health and Rehabilitation for 8 years and LG& E for 1.5 years. Steve's pleasures in life included enjoying a good bowl of popcorn, tending to his lawn, and watching NASCAR and golf. He was an active member of the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion in Madison, Indiana. Steve passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. at the Hosparus Inpatient Unit of Norton Pavilion in Louisville, Kentucky leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and dedication. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Steve will be missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Carolyn "Carol" Lynn Courtney Munson of Madison, Indiana; his loving daughter, Amanda Sandlin and her companion, A.J. of Hanover, Indiana; his loving nephew, Neil Smith and his wife, Kari of Madison, Indiana; his beloved grandchildren, Autumn and Gunner Maddox; his sisters, Sue Santorno, Cecelia Kois, Theresa Slusher, Colorado and Corrina Wilmore all of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his brothers, Robert Munson and his wife, Chona of Las Vegas, Nevada, James Munson and his wife, Sue of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Phillip Munson of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Frederick Munson, his mother, Mary Frances Bower Munson, his niece, Rhonda Edwards, died March 31, 2021, his father in law, Tony E. Courtney died April 15, 1999, his mother in law, Bernice Gray Courtney died April 16, 2019, his sisters in law, Anna Jean Garriott died March 29, 2001, Glenda Sue "Susie" Herrell died June 25, 2007; brothers in law, James "Jimmy" Courtney died September 8, 2013,and Dennis Courtney, died July 20, 2022. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. by Evangelist Jake Brown at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, 9306 North US 421 near Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday, June 7, 2024, from 10:00 am until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute with military honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com. Place An Online Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Stephen Eduard "Steve" Munson, please click here to visit our sympathy store.