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W. Eugene Cramer posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
So sorry to hear about George. We played tennis together, and I will miss him. God bless your family and may He ease your pain.
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Jean (Kowski) Koprowski posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
I will remember George best for the humor of our youth. He could always be counted on for the wry and dry comment and made our times of the mid 60's more fun. Others remember him for his music but I remember him for his delightful spirit.
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Jo Anne Wroblewski posted a condolence
Sunday, January 22, 2012
You were a valued member of
Wisconsin School Music Association. We will miss your many contributios to the music students of Wisconsin.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, January 22, 2012
A sympathy card has been sent to the family of George Munagian.
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Ingrid Glurich posted a condolence
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Deepest sympathies to all of George's family. His CWSO family will miss him very much too. May warm memories of George bring you comfort.
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Megan McCoy posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
I would like to sincerely thank Mr. Munagian for encouraging me to play the cello. A favorite teacher and educator that will not soon be forgot.
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molli posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
Mr. Munagian was my elementary and jr. high orchestra teacher. I remember the day he showed our elementary class the string instruments and I immediately wanted to play the violin. He helped form my love of music and taught me how to play the violin. I will always remember his patience and pure love for teaching and music. He really was one of the best, a true inspiration. My thoughts to his family and friends.
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Signe Jorgenson posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
I didn't have nearly as much appreciation for Mr. Munagian when I was in junior high as I do now. That appreciation has come from standing at the front of a classroom and figuring out how to interact with my own students, most of whom don't share my deep passion for the things I try to teach them. Students take my writing classes for a myriad of reasons, and they come into my classes with skill levels ranging from remedial to advanced -- a lot like a junior high orchestra. 15+ years later, I am finally able to understand what Mr. Munagian was up against in terms of trying to not only teach everyone, but *engage* everyone. I have a much deeper appreciation for his efforts now -- and I am thankful for the times that he called me out for screwing around, for not performing my best, and for not taking myself seriously.
Mr. Munagian taught me how to play the violin, sure, but that's definitely not the most important thing that he taught me.
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Heather Banta posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
My thoughts go out to the family right now, I hope you all take comfort in knowing how much he has meant to so many people!
From the minute Mr Munagian came and showed us 5th graders the different stringed instruments, I knew I wanted to play the violin. The violin has been the biggest blessing in my life besides my family and friends and he gave that to me. From 5th through 9th grade he taught me a lot, I respected him a great deal. He was the kind of teacher that made me want to make him proud. And those teachers were few and far between for me.
He also had a really dry sense of humor that is much funnier to look back on than it was in the moment! I will never forget when I dropped my violin and it smashed and scattered across the orchestra room....Mr Munagian looked at me and said "You might want to get that looked at." and left the room! Or the time that we got to request songs to play and I was called on and said "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and in front of the entire orchestra room, he replied..."Sounds like a personal problem"....boy, was I embarassed! I think that's the day I learned to think before I speak! Like I said, he taught me a lot!
He was dedicated to his job and his students and it showed in all the time and effort that he put in to helping us be the best musicians we could be! Mr M, you won't be forgotten. You have touched so many lives and given so many of us the gift of music! I am so very grateful that I had the privilege of having you as my teacher.
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Tim & Pam McCollum posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
Our thoughts go out to all of you. George's name is on our prayer list at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Marshfield. George was a great friend, colleague and mentor to me early in my teaching career. His gentle manner and easy-going approach taught me many things about what was inside myself. Pam and I have many wonderful memories playing weddings with George, and we had many fun times with him during our tenure with the the WSMA Honors Projects. He was one we both admired and respected.
Our sincere condolences go out to you as you work your way through these arduous times. The cycle of life has ended too soon.
With much love and admiration,
Tim, Pam, Emily & Andrew McCollum
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Jennifer Lieber posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
You were an inspiration to both myself and my mother. I never could have asked for a better teacher or inspiration. You pushed us to be our best. The world is definitely a little less bright without you with us.
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Karen Saxler Kainz posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
I was so sorry to hear that George had died. I contacted him recently about working with me on our 50th Reunion next year since we were resonably close. My thoughts and prayer are with his whole family. He left a legacy with his music. He will be missed.
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Joanne (Wajgel) Johnson posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
I graduated from SMHA with George...I considered him a friend then. Unfortunately we lost touch. Sorry that I will not see him at our next reunion.
My sympathies to his famuly.
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BIll Milz posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
Went to classes with George at old Marquette Grade School thru SMHS. George and I were usually seated in same row in almost all classes. Walked to school together with the "old Marquette gang" to the Junior High, and shared classes in the "quonset huts" with the plywood floors.
Unfortunately, as we all have left the area, and lost touch with one another. George was a great friend.
Bill Milz
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Doug Stanley posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
RIP my fellow classmate. We all went our own way after 1963 and there are stories to tell of us all. Yours is a good one.
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Mark and Jodi Engum Kryshak posted a condolence
Friday, January 20, 2012
Dear Jan and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. We both enjoyed chatting with George at CWSO rehearsals/concerts. His steadfast dedication, musicianship and wry wit were always reliable. May cherished memories sustain you forever. Peace.
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Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra will miss George's dry sense of humor, great musicianship and friendship. We thank him for his many years of service and leadership.
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Tim Wurgler posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
George was part of the WSMA High School Honors Project and was the Chair of the project. Through his time with the Honors Project he touched the lives of many students and his fellow musicians. That legacy will live forever.
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Dave and Sue Davies posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
We will be with you in thought and prayer. George will be sadly missed by many. We have so many wonderful memories from college days to the present.
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Joan Fuller Simonds posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Munagian. He was my first violin teacher and was a wonderful, caring man. My prayers are with you.
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Renee (Meils) Faville posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
What a great life he lived!! I am so thankful for his contributions to music and the community of Wisconsin Rapids. He taught me to play the cello and he even made me sing in class (if you can sing it, you can play - he would say). Much love and many prayers to the family.
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Tim & Barb Zander posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Our family had a long association with George through the years. As a colleague, I always treasured his sense of humor and his insight as a member of the Department Chairs' Council at our schools. As a teacher, he was the orchestra director for both of our children as they came through the junior high school. They thoroughly enjoyed being in his class each day.
He'll be remembered for his many contributions to the lives of kids, both locally and around the state.
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Heidi St.Myers posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Dear Munagian Family,
I have a few memories of Mr. Munagian as my orchestra teacher in 5th grade, but mostly I remember him as one of my best friend's dad - Never seeming upset to have a bunch of kids hanging out on his kitchen floor until the early morning hours.
It has been a few years since we've seen each other, but I wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss.
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Jason Stich posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
I was fortunate to be one of Mr. Munagian's students. His demonstrating the viola to my 5th grade class is what influenced me join the orchestra. He was my instructor for the first 5 years of my playing, and filled in part time when I was a student at Lincoln.
Mr. Munagian never settled for less than excellence out of his students, and the improvements I made because of his instruction have led me to continue playing today. I'm now blessed to share this gift with fellow parishoners at church in downtown Milwaukee. It is an important part of my life.
Music is the language of the soul amd I'm glad that Mr. Munagian imparted it it to me.
