William Morris obituary: William Morris's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
William Albert "Bill" Morris
1931 - 2020
In Memory Of
William Albert "Bill" Morris
1931 - 2020
He was born November 30, 1931 in Tecumseh, Kansas the son of Robert Oscar and Mary Jessie (Hann) Morris. He graduated from Highland Park High School.
Bill was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War.
Bill worked at Seaboard/Cargill retiring as supervisor after over 40 years of service.
He was a member of the V.F.W., Ravenwood Lodge and Cokeley Farms Hunting.
On June 23, 1951 he married Helen Wettengel at Tecumseh United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death in 2007. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister.
Survivors include four children, Michael (Deborah) Morris, David (Sheryl) Morris, Steven Morris, and Debra Morris (Mark Wulff); six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman, and horse enthusiast.
Graveside services will be 10am Friday, July 17, 2020 at Bethel Cemetery, 3200 Tecumseh Rd, Tecumseh. Visitation will be 6-8pm Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota, Topeka.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
To leave a message for Bill's family, please click the Share Memories button above.
He was born November 30, 1931 in Tecumseh, Kansas the son of Robert Oscar and Mary Jessie (Hann) Morris. He graduated from Highland Park High School.
Bill was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War.
Bill worked at Seaboard/Cargill retiring as supervisor after over 40 years of service.
He was a member of the V.F.W., Ravenwood Lodge and Cokeley Farms Hunting.
On June 23, 1951 he married Helen Wettengel at Tecumseh United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death in 2007. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister.
Survivors include four children, Michael (Deborah) Morris, David (Sheryl) Morris, Steven Morris, and Debra Morris (Mark Wulff); six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman, and horse enthusiast.
Graveside services will be 10am Friday, July 17, 2020 at Bethel Cemetery, 3200 Tecumseh Rd, Tecumseh. Visitation will be 6-8pm Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota, Topeka.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
To leave a message for Bill's family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southeast
2843 SE Minnesota
Topeka, KS 66605
Directions & Map
Graveside Service
Friday, July 17, 2020 at 10:00am
Bethel Cemetery, 3200 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh
Southeast Chapel (785-266-6700) is assisting the family
Southeast Chapel (785-266-6700) is assisting the family