Mr. William "Bill" Munch

Mr William 'Bill" Munch, age 88, died Saturday March 31, 2012 at his home. Born in Canaan NY, on November 12, 1923, son of Frederick and Emily Wiesbrock Munch. A lifelong resident of Canaan, he was a 1942 graduate of New Lebanon High School and a 1943 graduate of Bliss Electrical School in Washington DC. Mr Munch served in the US Army from 1943-1946. He was stationed at Los Alamos NM on a Special Engineer Detachment constructing facilities for the Manhattan Project atomic bomb program. Following his honorable discharge, he worked several construction projects throughout North America, including the US Navy's White Mountain, High Altitude Research Station in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of CA and Spinello pipeline construction projects in Mexico City MX. He returned to join his Father's business and operated Fred Munch Electric in Canaan NY for over 60 Years. In his long career he became a true master of his trade. He met many people and made a multitude of lifelong friends. He was known for his inventiveness and his ability to recycle/re-purpose anything. His generous helpful nature, boundless energy, limitless curiosity,and keen intellect endeared him to many. He was a lifetime member of the Canaan Congregational Church, a 50 Year member of the Canaan Protective Fire Company, a lifetime member of the New Lebanon American Legion Post #1236, and a member of VFW post 12079 and the Canaan Grange. Mr Munch was also active in the Town of Canaan and faithfully attended town meetings. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Louise Henrickson of Pittsfield MA, who died May 1, 1998. He is Survived by his two sons, Fred Munch of Pittsfield MA and Robert Munch of Lenox MA, and 5 grandchildren. FUNERAL NOTICE Mr William "Bill" Munch, longtime Master electrician and contractor, died March 31 2012. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at the Canaan Congregational Church, Tuesday April 10, 2012 at 1 pm. There will be no calling hours. In Lieu of flowers, Donations, including scrap copper, may be made to the Canaan Protective Fire Department, Canaan NY or to the Canaan Congregational Church, Canaan NY in care of the DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ON THIS WEBSITE but can be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. William "Bill" Munch

November 12, 1923 - March 31, 2012