Vernon Lawrence Munchel, age 77 of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on
Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville, Indiana.
Born July 22, 1949, in Batesville, Indiana, he is the son of William and Janette
(Dierckman) Munchel. He married Constance “Connie” Enzinger on July 31,
1976, at Batesville United Methodist Church.
Vernon was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, an Army veteran during the
Vietnam War, and was a lifelong farmer, before retiring.
Vernon found great joy in helping others, especially when they needed a helping
hand with remodeling projects. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching
baseball, football, and basketball. Above all, he especially loved watching the
Cincinnati Reds. He will be remembered for his willingness to help others, his
love of sports, and the many special memories he created with those he loved.
He is survived by his wife Connie Munchel of Greensburg; daughter Pam (Mark)
Ford of Greensburg; sons Scott (Sarah) Bingham of Milroy; Brian (Kelly) Munchel
of Glenwood; Mark (Tammy) Munchel of Shelbyville: and Matthew (Brianne)
Munchel of Connersville; brother Darrell (Carol) Munchel of Franklin; sister
Charlene Whittaker of Batesville; brother-in-law Art Nobbe of Greensburg;
grandchildren Brandon Springmire, Kayla Springmire, Tyler Skiles, Destiny
Bingham, Camren Munchel, Briley Munchel, Kile Munchel, Peyton Munchel, and
Jerrimiah Munchel; great- great grandchildren Bennett Munchel, Kash Munchel,
Kai Munchel, and Ryker Skiles.
In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his sister Elaine
Nobbe.
Visitation is Friday, October 2 nd , from 4 – 7 p.m., at Weigel Funeral Home in
Batesville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 3rd, at
10:00 a.m., at St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville, with Fr. Jayaraju Bandari
officiating. The burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery, with military graveside
rites being conducted by the Ripley County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3183
and by the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271 of Batesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. If unable
to attend services, memorial donations can be sent in c/o Weigel Funeral Home,
PO Box 36, Batesville, Indiana 47006. For online condolences, please go to
www.weigelfh.com.