Garald Morris

Life long Gothenburg Nebraska resident, Garald P Morris, 88, passed away on December 29, 2012 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska. He was born October 19, 1924 in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Lee and Eva (Adams) Morris.

On December 14, 1942 Garald enlisted in the Navy and served in World War II in the Pacific theater on the air craft carrier U.S.S. Prince William, until when he was honorably discharged on February 1, 1946 with a rank of Seaman First Class.

Garald married Ruth I. Roe in Lexington Nebraska on May 19, 1947.

He was an avid member of the American Legion, the VFW and the American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg. Garald enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and hunting. Watching sports was a favorite pass time, particularly when there was a Nebraska Volleyball or Football game on.

Left to cherish his memory is his son, Perry (Rose) Morris; daughters: Jonie (Elmer) Birnie, Ramona (Larry) Gronewold, Charlene Morris and her god daughter, Kelsey Houchin; granddaughters: Jody Preitauer, Tara Bohr, Wendy Wilkins; grandsons: Shane Gronewold, Gary Morris, Michael Moses; great-grandsons: Jake Preitauer, Brady Preitauer, Clay Bohr, Devan Wilkins, Brandon Wilkins, Kaiden Wilkins; great-granddaughters: Sierra Gronewold, Skylar Gronewold, Claira Bohr; sister, Mary (Scott) Ward, special friend Vi Quig, along with numerous niece, nephews and extended family.

Garald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth I. Morris; infant daughter, Ruth Ann Morris; brothers, Bill Morris, and Gene Morris.