Ruth E. Munzel Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth E. Munzel (South Lyon, Michigan), born in Buffalo, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth left this world on October 18, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth E. Munzel to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Herbert Leon Munzel; her parents, George Edward Hagelberger and Gertrude "Trudy" Wilhelmina Cecelia Beimler; and her sister Donna Hagelberger Cadwell. She is survived by: her children, Erica Munzel, Maria Wine, Scott Munzel (Lori Ward), Daniel Munzel (Mim), Weston Munzel (Beth) and Jon Munzel (Meghan); her grandchildren, Griffin, Mallory, Callan, Caroline (Robert), Matthew (Rebekah), Ross (Makenzy), Grace (Priyan), Jacqueline (Riley), Jonathan, Jack, Jason, Tyler, Delilah and Eloise; and her great grandchildren, Iris, Cecelia and Isabella. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Phillips Funeral Home (122 W Lake St, South Lyon, MI 48178). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM and at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of South Lyon (205 E Lake St, South Lyon, MI 48178).
In lieu of flowers, Ruth would be touched to know her life inspired you to extend an act of kindness, to appreciate and protect nature, and/or to support our democracy.
