North Berrien Historical Museum issued the following announcement on Apr 3.
The North Berrien Historical Museum is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Frederick Anton Munchow (1925–2022).
Fred joined the North Berrien Historical Society in 1989 and became involved in finishing the building of the Museum, which opened its doors in 1992. Fred was always humble about his involvement in this process, quick to name others who lent their hands and talents to the Museum’s construction. However, those who were present insist that the Museum as we know it would not have been completed without Fred. When reminded of this in a 1995 interview with Sylvia Prager for the Tri-City Record, Fred sheepishly replied, “I guess someone has to order people around.” He also served on the Museum board as director and treasurer.
Serving his community was a common theme throughout Fred’s life. He was past master of the Masonic Society with over 70 years of membership in the Coloma Masonic Lodge. Fred supported the public library, served on the board of Berrien County Public Works, and was a Coloma commissioner and city treasurer. In 1973 he received “The Man of the Year” Award. His crowning achievement as a public servant was the development of the Paw Paw Lake Sewer and Disposal Plant, known as “Munchow’s Great Outhouse in the Sky.”
Thank you for everything you did for your community, Fred!
Original source can be found here.
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