DENNIS RAY MORGAN

By Editor | October 25, 2023

DENNIS RAY MORGAN

Dennis Ray Morgan, 76, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home, in Kahoka, MO.

He was born on August 26, 1947, in Kirksville, MO, the son of Raymond Morgan & Forrest Rose (Cottrell) Morgan. Dennis was united in marriage to Judith E (Dieterich) Morgan on December 24, 1966 in Kahoka, MO. and to this union a daughter was born Monisa Rae Morgan.

Dennis graduated from the Clark County School District. He was in enlisted in the Army on October 6, 1966 to August 9, 1967. He worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a Welder and retired in 2002. He loved living in the country and enjoyed the wildlife he would see from his home. His hobbies were Deer, turkey, mushroom and artifact hunting and fishing. He was a family man and enjoyed special times with his granddaughters, siblings and his extended family and many friends.

Dennis is survived by his son-in-law Kevin Clark of Farmersville, IL, 2 granddaughters; Isabelle Clark and Elena Clark both of Farmersville, IL, 1 sister; Judy Bogener of Kahoka, MO, 1 brother; Jay (Cheryl) Morgan of Williamstown, MO, a brother-in-law Wayne Laubersheimer of Keokuk, Iowa; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Judith, a daughter Monisa Rae Clark, a sister Donna Laubersheimer, and a brother-in-law Sam Bogener.

Funeral Services with Military Honors were held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at The Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home in Kahoka. Pastor Rick Addison officiated. Burial followed at the Kahoka City Cemetery in Kahoka, MO. Visitation was held 1 hour prior to the service at 10:00 A.M. at the Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Dennis are suggested to the Kahoka Cemetery or American Legion Post 192. The Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home of Kahoka has been entrusted with the care and arrangements. You are invited to share your memories of Dennis and leave a condolence at www.wilsontriplett.com

Acknowledgement of Military Service

The members of the United States Army, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars hereby acknowledge that our comrade-in-arms Dennis Ray Morgan served our country for one year, eleven months,

and six days in the United States Army.

He served as a Heavy Vehicle Driver with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 20th Infantry during the Vietnam War. He served in the Canal Zone, at Ft Clayton, Panama for one year, seven months, and five days. He attained the rank of Specialist 4 (E-4).

He was awarded and authorized to wear the following decorations:

Army Good Conduct Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Expert Marksmanship Badge – M-14 Rifle Safe Driver Badge

He was inducted 6 October 1966, received an honorable discharge 11 September 1968 and returned to Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

The caissons have been muffled and the flag lowered for Specialist 4 Morgan, who joined the staff of the supreme commander 15 October 2023. At his final post we wish him fair skies and smooth pathways.

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