Service Medals and the United Nations Service Medal. Following his honorable discharge in November of 1953, he returned to Crystal Lake. Morris and Janice made their home on the family farm south of Crystal Lake until October 2004 when they moved into Forest City. Morris farmed and raised livestock. He enjoyed his cows, eating out, having coffee at Hardees, attending the grandchildren's events and spending time with family. Morris was a member of the Crystal Lake United Methodist church. He served as a 4-H Leader, the County Extension Board, Woden-Crystal Lake School Board, Hancock County Draft Board, was awarded Iowa Master Farmer in 1975 and was a member of the Crystal Lake American Legion Post 409 and Garner VFW Post 5515. Morris is survived by his three sons, James (Emily) of Roswell, New Mexico, Kent (Paula) of The Villages, Florida, and Lynn (DeEtta) of Crystal Lake; six grandchildren, Lee and Seth of San Diego, California, Brad (Tiernie) Kluver of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Kellie Kluver (fiancé Pat Sauter) of Cedar Rapids and Taylor and Trevor of Crystal Lake; two sisters, Glenys (Dale) Bird of McHenry, IL and Eleanor Kluver of Crystal Lake; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, October 28, 2012; his parents; two brothers; and one sister.