Jean grew up in Westfield and graduated from Westfield High School as Class Valedictorian in 1948 and worked in retail and then as secretary to the president of the United States Whip Company. She met the love of her life and married Arthur Mundt of Agawam on April 25, 1953 and the newlyweds bought a home in West Springfield where they raised their daughter, Dr. Diane J. Mundt (d. 2013) and son, Dr. Kenneth A. Mundt, now in Amherst. They later moved to Hadley to be close to their grandchildren Dr. Sarah E. Poteat (now in Colorado), Amanda K. Mundt (d. 2013) and Zachary K. Mundt (now in Texas).

Jean and Arthur were charter members of Grace Lutheran Church in West Springfield, where Jean served as secretary and taught Sunday School for many years. Jean later served as secretary to the Treasurer of the New England Synod of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, in Springfield. After moving to Hadley, Jean and Arthur joined St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Holyoke.

Jean, Arthur and the family loved Cape Cod and vacationed there almost every summer since 1960. In 1985, they built their own vacation home in North Eastham and loved spending long weekends there year-round.

Jean and Arthur celebrated their 68^th anniversary in 2021, and Arthur passed away in January of 2022. Jean is survived also by her sister Marilyn Tomlinson of Springfield and brother Donald Symancyk of Westfield. Jean was a loving and supportive sister, mother and grandmother, and forever will be beloved for her kindness, generosity, grace and strength.

A private memorial gathering and burial will be held with family and close friends. Donations in Jean’s honor would be welcomed by the University of Massachusetts Dr. Diane J. Mundt Memorial Scholarship or other charity of your choice.