Obituaries

July 18, 1935; August 5, 1936 to May 19, 2021

WINAMAC - Bruce and Phyllis Munroe, of Culver, passed away Wednesday, May 19. They were longtime residents of Culver and had formerly lived in Indianapolis and Scottsdale, AZ.

Bruce was born July 18, 1935 in Agawam, MA to the late Charles and Edna Munroe. He grew up in Indianapolis and was a 1954 graduate of Culver Military Academy. After graduation, he attended Butler University and Indiana University.

Phyllis was born Aug. 5, 1936 in Eaton, IN to the late Lloyd and Dora Knife Richardson. She graduated from Ball Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She completed post graduate studies in operating room management at the graduate hospital of University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

They are survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Grant and Ginny Munroe of Culver; and preceded in death by a son, Alex Munroe whose seven children survive (Caroline, Charlie, Emerson, Owen, Lucy, Elliot, and Josie).

Mr. Munroe worked 40 years in the petroleum industry as a marketing manager. He was an avid sailor. He enjoyed working as a sailing instructor at Culver Summer School where he was affectionately known as “Captain Munroe.” Mrs. Munroe worked at IU Medical Center and the Indiana Hand Center at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was very fond of dogs. The couple enjoyed socializing with their friends in Culver. They especially enjoyed attending Wine Time and Yacht Club parties as well as sharing a good meal at Café Max, Frieda’s, The Lakehouse, The Original Root Beer Stand, or Culver Coffee Co.

At the couple’s request, no services will be held. They will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved them. If you wish to honor their memory, please make a memorial donation to a local animal shelter or humane society.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.