Walter Moennich
Walter Moennich, 84, of Hope, died Feb. 10, 2006, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina.
Born Dec. 29, 1921, at Halethorpe, Md., he was the son of Carl and Louise (Hildebrandt) Moennich.
On May 25, 1946, he married Gertrude Bezdek at Hope. The couple lived and farmed near Elmo. He also worked as a carpenter. In 1968, they moved to Hope.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Tampa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude of Hope; son, Dennis Moennich of McPherson; daughter, Cheryl Thull of Salina; sister, Gertrude Tolley of Elkridge, Md.; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at St. John's Lutheran Church, Tampa, with the Rev. Clark Davis officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established with the church.
