George “Lee” Munch

George was born on Sept. 18, 1937, in Warren, Pa., the son of the late George E. and Thelma Pontius Munch.

He was a lifelong Warren resident, and a 1955 graduate of Warren Area High School. George retired from the New Process Company Blair Corporation as an operations director after a 47 year career with the company.

He loved the game of golf, although the game not always loved him. George loved his time on the course with friends, taking many motor home tours to golf courses near and far. He was an avid bowler and supporter of local bowling talent.

George was a member of the of the Elks Lodge 223, the Moose Lodge 109, and the Fraternal Order of Ea-gles 313.

For many, George will be remembered best as a die-hard Pittsburgh Pirates fan and local coach of youth baseball and women’s softball. He coached all his children and likely could tell you details of nearly every game.

Of all the things he en-joyed, he was most committed to his family, especially his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. George and Shirley could always be found on a bleacher, theater seat, or in a lawn chair when their family members were playing or performing. He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grand-father, father-in-law, brother and friend to many.

George is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Knapp Munch, whom he married on June 15, 1956; five children: Chris Ann Munch and companion, Ron Seybert of Warren, Pa., Stephen L. Munch and wife, Susie of Columbus, Ga., Michael “Ed” Munch and wife, Tracey of Russell, Pa., Jennifer T. Dilks and husband, Bob of Warren, Pa., and Andrew C. Munch and wife. Tara of Bradford, Pa.; his siblings: Jack Munch and wife, Ada of Davenport, Fla., Karen Williams of Warren, Marcia Heeter and husband, Kent of Warren, and Denny Munch and wife, Patti of Warren.

He is also survived by twelve grandchildren: Jason Nuhfer, Vincent Nuhfer, Kylie Munch, Allix Munch, Lincoln Munch, Jimmy Justice, Nicholas Munch, Alex Shreffler, Bailey Dilks, Kelsey Dilks, Philip Munch, and Oliver Munch; seven great-grandchildren: Channing Nuhfer, Kaylin Justice, Rian Munch, Savanna Munch, Logan Jus-tice, Elliott Pascuzzi and Lily Shreffler; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Gary Munch and Jim Pontious; brother-in-law, Gary Williams; and niece, Monica Wilder.

Friends will be received at the Peterson Blick Funeral Home, Inc, 1003 Pen-na Ave E. Warren, Pa., on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at which time a funeral service will be held, with the Rev. Matthew Scott, pastor, Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, officiating. The family kindly asks that masks be worn in the funeral home as a precaution.

Burial will follow in the Warren County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to the Warren County Youth Baseball and Softball Association, P.O. Box 451 Warren, PA 16365 or to PAWS Along the River, 212 Elm St., Warren, PA 16365

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.petersonblickfuneralhome.com.