DALE GARRISON MORRIS, 77, of Claremont, Minnesota died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin while visiting family in Waunakee.
Dale was born September 3, 1938 to Garrol and Grace (Evans) Morris at the Hefron Farm in Danesville, Minnesota. He graduated from Claremont High School in 1956 and later served in the Army Reserves from 1957 - 1963. He married Karen Hondi on October 1, 1960.
Dale and Karen were blessed with five children, Sue, Steve, Lynne, Kevin "Butch", and Jeff. Dale worked at Demi's Garage and Bixby Creamery and also enjoyed being the owner of his own business, Dale's Dairy Supply where he proudly sold and serviced DeLaval products. Dale was a life long dairy farmer (if only at heart), farming on the family farm just north of Claremont. Even after Dale and Karen sold the farm and moved into Claremont,Dale continued his love of farming by collecting antique farming memorabilia, especially John Deere and DeLaval items. He enjoyed showing off his tractors at area parades and events. Dale later worked as a bus driver for the Triton School District, retiring the end of the 2014 school year. In addition to collecting antique farming memorabilia, Dale was a collector of so much more including pottery, Western memorabilia and especially items from Claremont. Walking into their home is like walking into the Claremont Museum. Dale was always ready and willing to be your tour guide.
Dale's passion for local history led him to be active in organization such as the Dodge County Historical Society and the Red Lake Church Restoration Group. His service in the Reserves also created a passion for preserving military and veterans history. He was active in the Claremont American Legion Post 422 and in the creation of the Wasioja Civil War Memorial. Dale loved taking care of his lawn and lovingly ended the nearby St. Francis DeSales Catholic Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery for many years where he served on the board. Dale was also involved in many other organizations including the Masonic Lodge No. 11, Dodge County Fair Board and Lions Club, the Red Wing Collectors Society and the Watt Collectors Association. He was the Claremont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1995.
Dale is survived by his wife, Karen, five children and grandchildren and great-grandchild, three brothers and two sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Garrol and Grace Morris and brothers,, Donald and Jame Morris.
Visitation will be at the Michaelson Funeral Home on Thursday form 3-8 pm and at the St. Frances DeSales Catholic Church on Friday from 9:30-10:30 am. Funeral services will be held November 13th, 2015 at 10:30 with Father Thein Niguyen officiating. Interment will be at the St. Francis DeSales Catholic Cemetery in Claremont, Minnesota.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials to the Rice Lake Church Restoration Group or the St. Francis DeSales Cemetery or the Dodge County Historical Society. All causes were dear to Dale's heart.
Dale was born September 3, 1938 to Garrol and Grace (Evans) Morris at the Hefron Farm in Danesville, Minnesota. He graduated from Claremont High School in 1956 and later served in the Army Reserves from 1957 - 1963. He married Karen Hondi on October 1, 1960.
Dale and Karen were blessed with five children, Sue, Steve, Lynne, Kevin "Butch", and Jeff. Dale worked at Demi's Garage and Bixby Creamery and also enjoyed being the owner of his own business, Dale's Dairy Supply where he proudly sold and serviced DeLaval products. Dale was a life long dairy farmer (if only at heart), farming on the family farm just north of Claremont. Even after Dale and Karen sold the farm and moved into Claremont,Dale continued his love of farming by collecting antique farming memorabilia, especially John Deere and DeLaval items. He enjoyed showing off his tractors at area parades and events. Dale later worked as a bus driver for the Triton School District, retiring the end of the 2014 school year. In addition to collecting antique farming memorabilia, Dale was a collector of so much more including pottery, Western memorabilia and especially items from Claremont. Walking into their home is like walking into the Claremont Museum. Dale was always ready and willing to be your tour guide.
Dale's passion for local history led him to be active in organization such as the Dodge County Historical Society and the Red Lake Church Restoration Group. His service in the Reserves also created a passion for preserving military and veterans history. He was active in the Claremont American Legion Post 422 and in the creation of the Wasioja Civil War Memorial. Dale loved taking care of his lawn and lovingly ended the nearby St. Francis DeSales Catholic Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery for many years where he served on the board. Dale was also involved in many other organizations including the Masonic Lodge No. 11, Dodge County Fair Board and Lions Club, the Red Wing Collectors Society and the Watt Collectors Association. He was the Claremont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1995.
Dale is survived by his wife, Karen, five children and grandchildren and great-grandchild, three brothers and two sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Garrol and Grace Morris and brothers,, Donald and Jame Morris.
Visitation will be at the Michaelson Funeral Home on Thursday form 3-8 pm and at the St. Frances DeSales Catholic Church on Friday from 9:30-10:30 am. Funeral services will be held November 13th, 2015 at 10:30 with Father Thein Niguyen officiating. Interment will be at the St. Francis DeSales Catholic Cemetery in Claremont, Minnesota.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials to the Rice Lake Church Restoration Group or the St. Francis DeSales Cemetery or the Dodge County Historical Society. All causes were dear to Dale's heart.
DALE GARRISON MORRIS, 77, of Claremont, Minnesota died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin while visiting family in Waunakee.
Dale was born September 3, 1938 to Garrol and Grace (Evans) Morris at the Hefron Farm in Danesville, Minnesota. He graduated from Claremont High School in 1956 and later served in the Army Reserves from 1957 - 1963. He married Karen Hondi on October 1, 1960.
Dale and Karen were blessed with five children, Sue, Steve, Lynne, Kevin "Butch", and Jeff. Dale worked at Demi's Garage and Bixby Creamery and also enjoyed being the owner of his own business, Dale's Dairy Supply where he proudly sold and serviced DeLaval products. Dale was a life long dairy farmer (if only at heart), farming on the family farm just north of Claremont. Even after Dale and Karen sold the farm and moved into Claremont,Dale continued his love of farming by collecting antique farming memorabilia, especially John Deere and DeLaval items. He enjoyed showing off his tractors at area parades and events. Dale later worked as a bus driver for the Triton School District, retiring the end of the 2014 school year. In addition to collecting antique farming memorabilia, Dale was a collector of so much more including pottery, Western memorabilia and especially items from Claremont. Walking into their home is like walking into the Claremont Museum. Dale was always ready and willing to be your tour guide.
Dale's passion for local history led him to be active in organization such as the Dodge County Historical Society and the Red Lake Church Restoration Group. His service in the Reserves also created a passion for preserving military and veterans history. He was active in the Claremont American Legion Post 422 and in the creation of the Wasioja Civil War Memorial. Dale loved taking care of his lawn and lovingly ended the nearby St. Francis DeSales Catholic Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery for many years where he served on the board. Dale was also involved in many other organizations including the Masonic Lodge No. 11, Dodge County Fair Board and Lions Club, the Red Wing Collectors Society and the Watt Collectors Association. He was the Claremont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1995.
Dale is survived by his wife, Karen, five children and grandchildren and great-grandchild, three brothers and two sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Garrol and Grace Morris and brothers,, Donald and Jame Morris.
Visitation will be at the Michaelson Funeral Home on Thursday form 3-8 pm and at the St. Frances DeSales Catholic Church on Friday from 9:30-10:30 am. Funeral services will be held November 13th, 2015 at 10:30 with Father Thein Niguyen officiating. Interment will be at the St. Francis DeSales Catholic Cemetery in Claremont, Minnesota.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials to the Rice Lake Church Restoration Group or the St. Francis DeSales Cemetery or the Dodge County Historical Society. All causes were dear to Dale's heart.
Dale was born September 3, 1938 to Garrol and Grace (Evans) Morris at the Hefron Farm in Danesville, Minnesota. He graduated from Claremont High School in 1956 and later served in the Army Reserves from 1957 - 1963. He married Karen Hondi on October 1, 1960.
Dale and Karen were blessed with five children, Sue, Steve, Lynne, Kevin "Butch", and Jeff. Dale worked at Demi's Garage and Bixby Creamery and also enjoyed being the owner of his own business, Dale's Dairy Supply where he proudly sold and serviced DeLaval products. Dale was a life long dairy farmer (if only at heart), farming on the family farm just north of Claremont. Even after Dale and Karen sold the farm and moved into Claremont,Dale continued his love of farming by collecting antique farming memorabilia, especially John Deere and DeLaval items. He enjoyed showing off his tractors at area parades and events. Dale later worked as a bus driver for the Triton School District, retiring the end of the 2014 school year. In addition to collecting antique farming memorabilia, Dale was a collector of so much more including pottery, Western memorabilia and especially items from Claremont. Walking into their home is like walking into the Claremont Museum. Dale was always ready and willing to be your tour guide.
Dale's passion for local history led him to be active in organization such as the Dodge County Historical Society and the Red Lake Church Restoration Group. His service in the Reserves also created a passion for preserving military and veterans history. He was active in the Claremont American Legion Post 422 and in the creation of the Wasioja Civil War Memorial. Dale loved taking care of his lawn and lovingly ended the nearby St. Francis DeSales Catholic Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery for many years where he served on the board. Dale was also involved in many other organizations including the Masonic Lodge No. 11, Dodge County Fair Board and Lions Club, the Red Wing Collectors Society and the Watt Collectors Association. He was the Claremont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1995.
Dale is survived by his wife, Karen, five children and grandchildren and great-grandchild, three brothers and two sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Garrol and Grace Morris and brothers,, Donald and Jame Morris.
Visitation will be at the Michaelson Funeral Home on Thursday form 3-8 pm and at the St. Frances DeSales Catholic Church on Friday from 9:30-10:30 am. Funeral services will be held November 13th, 2015 at 10:30 with Father Thein Niguyen officiating. Interment will be at the St. Francis DeSales Catholic Cemetery in Claremont, Minnesota.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials to the Rice Lake Church Restoration Group or the St. Francis DeSales Cemetery or the Dodge County Historical Society. All causes were dear to Dale's heart.
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