Gay Muenchrath

Gay Muenchrath, 85, of McPherson and formerly of Wichita, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by family at The Cedars in McPherson.

Gay was born November 24, 1940, to Albert and Geraldine (Barnett) Lierman in Lexington, MO. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1958 and from the Patricia Stevens School of Modeling in Chicago in 1960. Gay married Lloyd Douglas Clothier on January 1, 1961, in Miami, OK, and they were blessed with four beautiful children: Melodie, Michelle, Bert, and Melissa.

As a young mother, Gay stayed busy with her children and their many activities and was actively involved in volunteering at their schools. She also enjoyed modeling at local dress shops and was the winner of the Mrs. Wichita competition and first runner-up in the Mrs. Kansas competition. Gay loved the arts, volunteered at local art museums, and enjoyed serving in many volunteer capacities.

In 1982, Gay became the manager of Woolf Brothers in Wichita, where she met her husband, Fred Muenchrath, after being introduced by Fred’s daughter, Mary. Fred and Gay were married on August 11, 1984, and shared a beautiful life together for almost 40 years, enjoying their grown children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In 1985, Gay began a 35-year career as a business owner when she opened GM Clotheshorse in Wichita, KS. She had a passion for sharing her love of fashion with her clients and was often praised for helping those who shopped in her store look and feel fabulous. Gay also put on some of the best fashion shows in Wichita for local civic groups.

Fred and Gay enjoyed both hosting and attending family gatherings, throwing amazing Fourth of July weekends and Christmas “Jammy” parties. Gay loved her family, decorating her home, traveling, and spending time with friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Michael Lierman; stepdaughter, Deborah Muenchrath; and her husband, Fred Muenchrath.

She is survived by her children, Melodie (Scott) Tauben of St. Louis, MO, Michelle (Mike) Logback of McPherson, KS, Bert (Gretchen) Clothier of Overland Park, KS, and Melissa (John) Broeker of Springfield, IL; stepchildren, Jean Muenchrath of Estes Park, CO and Mary Carroll of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Derrick Murphy) Tauben, Alexandra Tauben, Lindsay Tauben, Colby (Chandler) Logback, Cooper (Rachel) Logback, Olivia (Lars) Erickson, Jack (Haley) Clothier, Luke Clothier, Jessie Clothier, Jack (Sofia) Broeker and Nick (Haley) Broeker; step-grandchildren, Joe (Amy) Anderson, Catherine Fitzgerald, Tess (Brad) Arena, and Ross Wallenstein; great-grandchildren, Alice Logback, Felix Logback, Lincoln Logback, Dean Logback, Elle Clothier, Margot Clothier, Jane Clothier, and Cohen Erickson; step-great-grandchildren, Nicole Anderson, Katelyn Anderson, Rebekah Anderson, Caroline Anderson, Jackson Fitzgerald, and Grace Fitzgerald.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson, with Rev. Jon Black officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to The ALS Association or Covenant Cedars Bible Camp in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.