Morse, Herschel K. (1930-2018)

MORSE, RIPPERGER, WEBER, DECKER, CHINDLUND, HORN

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 5/8/2018 at 20:24:18

Herschel K. Morse
May 15, 1930 ~ April 8, 2018 (age 87)

Herschel K. Morse, age 87, of Linn Grove, Iowa, died on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Cherokee Specialty Care at Cherokee.

Herschel Keith Morse, a son of Howard Carlos and Lily Margaret (Ripperger) Morse, was born on a farm near Gilmore City, Iowa, on May 15, 1930. He began his education in a one room schoolhouse, Weaver Township No. 5, with one teacher for all eight grades. In 1948, he graduated from the Des Moines Township School of rural Rolfe, Iowa. He farmed with his parents until January 18, 1951, when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, faithfully serving his country during the Korean War. After spending most of his time on the front lines, he was, honorably, discharged on January 17, 1954.

On July 19, 1953, Herschel married Janice Weber. To their union, four children were born: Shirley, Keith, Mike, and Kathy. As fate would have it, Herschel and Janice, later, divorced. For two years following his military service, Herschel farmed near Bloomfield, Iowa. After moving to Rembrandt, Iowa, in 1956, he began driving a semi-truck for Skov Trucking. Four years later, he became a carpenter, an occupation for which he will be, mostly, remembered.

On June 3, 1978, Herschel married Kay Marie Decker, the mother of a son, Larry. They spent their lifetime together where they married, in Linn Grove. For twelve years, he served as a volunteer fireman. Following his military service, he, also, belonged to the American Legion and VFW. For the past couple years, however, he resided at the Cherokee Villa (Cherokee Specialty Care).

Herschel’s hobbies included gardening, watching the birds and deer in his yard, bowling, and, in his younger years, dancing. He, also, enjoyed reading and putting together jigsaw puzzles. He, especially, liked listening to country music and polkas.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Shirley (Joe) Dodd and Kathy Chindlund, all of Cherokee, Iowa; eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; his brothers, Garmon (Judy) and Jerry Morse, all of Lakefield, Minnesota; and his sister, Bev Horn, of Drakesville, Iowa; as well as by his nieces, nephews, other extended family members, and many lifelong friends. In heaven, Herschel is reunited with his parents, Howard and Lily; his wives, Janice and Kay; two sons, Keith and Mike; and a sister, Colleen; along with other relatives and friends.

“May you build many houses in heaven while listening to your polka and country music, Dad. We love and will miss you always.”

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the Riverside Evangelical Free Church in Linn Grove. Burial will follow in the Barnes Township Cemetery in Linn Grove. Visitation will take place Friday, April 13, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids. The Sliefert Funeral Home of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.

Sliefert Funeral Homes, Sioux Rapids, Iowa, 2018.

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