Adrian L. Monnat
January 23, 1922 ~ February 7, 2007
Monnat, Adrian L., 85, husband, father, and grandfather passed away February 7, 2007. Adrian was born in Castorland, New York, January 23, 1922 to Edward and Philomena (LaChausse) Monnat. Adrian graduated from Lowville, New York Academy in 1937. He entered St Bonaventure University at the age of 15 (the youngest member of his class) and graduated with honors in 1941 with a degree in accounting. He went to work for North Penn. Gas Co. in Port Allegheny, Pa. followed by audit work in Washington, D.C. As a member of “the Greatest Generation” he enlisted in the Air Force and served his country as a Lieutenant bombardier with the 8th Air Force in Europe. After the fall of Europe, he was sent to Pratt Kansas Army Air Field to train in B-29s for the Pacific theater. It was there that he met his wife of 56 years, Margaret Leahy. Adrian and Margaret were married in 1950 and Adrian began accounting work with the Elmer Fox firm. During an audit of Evans Motor Company, he was offered an accounting position and so began his friendship with dealership owner, Ben Robinson and Adrians long involvement in the Wichita automobile industry. For many years, Adrian was general manager and a shareholder of Ben Robinson Buick, a consultant to its successor, Robinson-Lesline Buick, and an employee of F I Management. Adrian was a lifetime member of the VFW and Crestview Country Club. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Margery Webster and Uretta Monnat, and a daughter, Nancy Greever. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and children Daniel Monnat (Grace X.Wu-Monnat), of Wichita, Frances Bishop (Loyd), of Wichita, Mary Monnat (Steve Slater), of Portland, OR, David Monnat ( Regina), of Sacramento, CA; brother, Edward Monnat ( Nina); sister, Virginia Tarallo (Jack); grandchildren, Emma and Luke Slater, Stephen Bishop, and Mary Katiana Rose Monnat. Rosary service will be held 7:00 P.M. Friday, February 9, 2007, and the Funeral Mass will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 10, 2007, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, Kansas, 67202, and Wichita Junior Golf Foundation, c/o Marge Page, 58 Via Verde, Wichita, Kansas, 67230.
Rosary service will be held 7:00 P.M. Friday, February 9, 2007,St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
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Dear Margaret, and the Monnat family: I was so sorry to read of Adrian’s death in the paper this morning. I know this can be such a difficult time for family members. My memories of Adrian, are first and foremost his affiable nature. He was quick with a smile (or did it ever leave his face?)and he seemed to enjoy life, people, and just being. His haircut was state of the art….a trademark…and spoke of a man who dared to be different. I know that each of you have many fond memories of him. Dad told ‘Adrian stories’ around the dinner table. I believe they had something to do with an errant golf ball or two, and the hearty laughs they would share. Hold fast to the many wonderful memories you have of him, for they are a permanent part of you, and will always be there for you to enjoy. Know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, jinx saggau moore
Adrian Monnat’s Family, My name is Dave Bloir and Adrian and I knew each other for over 25 years and you couldn’t meet a nicer person. The last few years we spoke a few times and always mailed christmas cards to each other and he always remembered my wife and son, and that our son was in the Air Force and always asked about him. Adrian also was a man that was very proud of his family and you could tell it in his voice when he spoke about his family. He told me about his illness in his Christmas card and I was hoping that it wasn’t as bad as he wrote about. Adrian was truly a good friend and my wife Marie and I will never forget him. We are with you at your time of sorrow. Dave and Marie Bloir
My friend, I just wish that you did not have to endure the pain of losing your dear father. There are never words that are sufficient. I can only recall the pain when my father passed even though we were smewhat at odds. Even though I had met your father only on brief occaision, I could tell that he was a man of significant stature and that he was well loved. Dan,I know also that he was a great man to have brought a man like you into this world. The service was somewhat of an emotional experience for me in that I buried my son this past year. You truly have my heartfelt condolence during this difficult time. It goes without saying that I am available to help you and your family in anyway.
Mrs. Monnat and family: We were so sorry to hear about Ade. I certainly have many fond memories of him going back to my teens being in the ‘band’. We definitely tested our parents, but we weren’t too bad. Our thoughts are with you all and hope you get through this hard time. Sincerely, Rich & Vi Ridder.
Frances, so sorry to hear about the loss of you Father. Hope everything is going well for you, Lloyd and Steve. We are still full time RV’s. Will be in Loveland, Colorado this summer.
Dan and Grace, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Monnat. I had the pleasure of meeting him once when I worked for your firm, and knew he was just a wonderful person. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Dear Mrs. Monnat,Dan,Frances,Mary & David, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband/father. I have many, many wonderful memories of all of you from our childhood…especially at Crestview! My parents thought the world of all of you (and Dad was very proud of Dan’s accomplishments as an attorney!) During this difficult time, it helps to focus on the happy times~there were so many! My thoughts and prayers are with you…
Dan, I regret deeply the loss of your dad. I wish I could have known more of him. His obituary is a testament of one who lived life to it’s fullest. My prayers are with you. Greg Partridge