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Frank LeRoy “Mort” Morton

Birth	:	24 Jun 1920 Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Nov 2003 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1441994, -95.1671982
Description	:	Obituary: Frank LeRoy Morton, the son of Fay and Helen Reed Morton, was born June 24, 1920 in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee where he received his education. LeRoy entered the military on September 22, 1942 & was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II having served in the Pacific Theatres mostly aboard the USS Trenton. He was honorably discharged on October 4, 1945. Following his discharge from the Navy, LeRoy was employed as a Job Shop Printer at the Spencer Daily Reporter for over 15 years. ... Read More	Obituary: Frank LeRoy Morton, the son of Fay and Helen Reed Morton, was born June 24, 1920 in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee where he received his education. LeRoy entered the military on September 22, 1942 & was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II having served in the Pacific Theatres mostly aboard the USS Trenton. He was honorably discharged on October 4, 1945. Following his discharge from the Navy, LeRoy was employed as a Job Shop Printer at the Spencer Daily Reporter for over 15 years. On December 16, 1939, LeRoy married Wilma Cougill in Cherokee, IA and early years of their marriage were spent in Spencer, IA. In 1960, LeRoy and his wife owned and operated the White Oaks Campgrounds and Bait Shop at West Okoboji, IA, until his retirement in 1973. He served many years as a volunteer on the Spencer Fire Department, and an active member of Glen Pederson Post #1, American Legion for 58 years having srved as Post Commander and District Vice Commander. He served as councilman for West Okoboji for over 30 years. LeRoy was known for his outstanding skills as a taxidermist and wrote many articles of interest under the name of "Isaac Okoboji" for the Iowa Great Lakes Shopper. He loved to fish and hunt and was a charter member of the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club and Pheasants Forever. He served as President of the USS Trenton Reunion committee for over 30 years. Mr. Morton passed away, Saturday, November 22, 2003, at Longhouse Residence in Spencer, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Wilma; parents: Fay and Helen; brothers; Fred of Cherokee, IA and James of Boise, ID; sister, Velda, of Terre Haute, IN; and son Timothy, of Polk City, IA. (Tim had just passed away Nov. 17, 2003). Left to cherish his memory is his loving companion, Cora Thompson; his children: Farrel Morton and wife, Patricia of Windsor Locks, CT; Roberta Cate and Ronnie of Spencer, IA; Jeanie Gran and husband, John, of McPherson, KS; Michael Morton and wife, Debra, of Port St. Lucie,FL; daughter-in-law, Patricia Morton, of Polk City, IA; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grand-children; brothers; Robert of Cherokee, IA and Norman of Brazil, IN; sisters; Donna Morrow of Cherokee, IA and Mary Meller of Bennett, WI; other relatives and friends. On his Funeral Home Hand-out: Fisherman's Prayer God grant that I may fish until my dying day. And when I come to my last cast, I'll then most humbly pray, When in the Lord's safe landing net, I'm peacefully asleep. That in His mercy I'll be judged, As good enough to keep. Following Inf. by Contributor DEW 48458626 Suggested edit: Frank married Wilma Naomi Cougill (1921-1986), daughter of William Rufus Cougill (1894-1963) and Olive Elizabeth (Eveline) Dicks (1899-1971), on 16 December 1939 in Cherokee County, Iowa.

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Frank LeRoy “Mort” Morton death on 22 Nov 2003 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1441994
Longitude: -95.1671982

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