The Willard
Munger died of liver cancer on July 11, 1999, and was buried in Oneota Cemetery in Duluth. At the time of his death, he was also the oldest legislator in Minnesota history. The Willard Munger State Trail and the Willard Munger Inn are named in his honor, and a 2009 book, ""Mr. Environment: the Willard Munger Story"," details his life and legacy.