Luther Munson Jr.

Luther "Lou" Matthew Munson Jr., age 70, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully November 21, 2023, at Ebeid Hospice. Lou was born July 19, 1953, in Toledo, to the late Luther and Cora (Hammersmith) Munson Sr.

Lou graduated from Whitmer High School. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam. Lou worked at Jeep until 2006 and then went to work at Kuka, until his retirement in 2009.

A proud vet, he was a member of the American Legion, Post 0888. With a special love for Harley Davidsons, he was in the motorcycle club, D.B.B.C. He had many motorcycles throughout the years. Lou enjoyed taking long bike rides, a few being, Sturgis, Daytona, and New Hampshire. Aside from motorcycles, he liked golfing, bowling, and cheering on the Cleveland Browns!

Most of all, family was most important. His children and grandchildren meant the world to him. The memories that were made will forever be cherished.

Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving wife, Jerilynn "Jeri" (Bennett) Munson, whom he married on October 3, 1984; three children, Bryan Munson, Josette "Rose" (Roger) Browning, and Laura Wagner; four grandchildren, Dylan, Abby, Luke, and Naomi "Button"; two sisters, Darla (Harley) Wolfe and Diane Perez; Step-mom, Thelma "Thel-mom" Munson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lou was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Munson Sr. and Cora Tichenor; step-dad, Richard Tichenor; half-sister, Marlene "Sue" Barker; and brother-in-law, Ron Perez.

Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 10:00 am until the time of his memorial service and military honors at 12:00 pm. Following services at the funeral home, there will be a Celebration of Life from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the American Legion, 2404 West Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43613.

You may stream the service by clicking here.

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