1925
Richard
2020
Richard A Morgan
July 24, 1925 — March 13, 2020
Richard Arthur Morgan, age 94, of Sioux City died Friday March 13, 2020 at Unity Point St. Luke’s Medical Center in Sioux City.
There will be no services held at this time. Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel is assisting the family.
Richard was born on July 24, 1925, in Sioux City. He attended Sioux City East High School and upon graduating he attended Morningside College. While attending Morningside he participated on the golf team and where he later became a member of the Hall of Fame.
He married Ione Prescott on December 23, 1950 at Rustin Avenue United Methodist Church.. He worked in sales management for many years retiring from Sioux City Brick. He was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Lodge, he was a member of the Oriental Band of the shrine temple, and a member of Morningside Country Club. He was an avid golfer who just simply loved the game.
He served as a member of the United States Navy during World War II.
He was survived by his wife Ione who died on March 19, 2020, his daughters: Becky (Michael) DeKruif of Waterloo,IA., Amy Morgan of Ponte Verda Beach, FL., Kerry Wenzel of Sioux City and his son Richard “Skip” Morgan jr (Laura) of Sioux City,IA., and his adopted grandson Richard Trey III (Lexi)Morgan, 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, ten brothers and sisters, and a son Danny.
The family requests memorials be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
There will be no services held at this time. Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel is assisting the family.
Richard was born on July 24, 1925, in Sioux City. He attended Sioux City East High School and upon graduating he attended Morningside College. While attending Morningside he participated on the golf team and where he later became a member of the Hall of Fame.
He married Ione Prescott on December 23, 1950 at Rustin Avenue United Methodist Church.. He worked in sales management for many years retiring from Sioux City Brick. He was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Lodge, he was a member of the Oriental Band of the shrine temple, and a member of Morningside Country Club. He was an avid golfer who just simply loved the game.
He served as a member of the United States Navy during World War II.
He was survived by his wife Ione who died on March 19, 2020, his daughters: Becky (Michael) DeKruif of Waterloo,IA., Amy Morgan of Ponte Verda Beach, FL., Kerry Wenzel of Sioux City and his son Richard “Skip” Morgan jr (Laura) of Sioux City,IA., and his adopted grandson Richard Trey III (Lexi)Morgan, 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, ten brothers and sisters, and a son Danny.
The family requests memorials be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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