David F. Morse, 64
Published 10:24 am Friday, September 23, 2011
David F. Morse, 64, Austin, Minn., died, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at his home.
David Morse
David was born in Austin on April 25, 1947, to George and Frances (Felch) Morse. He graduated from Austin High School and attended Austin Junior College. On May 19, 1973, he married Patricia Shutt at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. David was a lifelong farmer — more than 45 years. He loved collecting antique John Deere tractors. David was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 4-H and FFA throughout school.
David’s strong will and positive attitude were always visible, even when he was battling cancer. David always greeted his family, friends and caregivers with his heart-warming smile and a handshake.
David fought his battle with esophageal cancer for 6 short months. During this time, he never stopped fighting. He continued to plant the crops in the spring and haul them in the semi this summer.
David was preceded in death by his parents, George and Frances Morse, brother Charles Morse, in-laws, Murl and Marcella Shutt.
David is survived by his wife, Patricia Morse, Austin; children, Lisa (Jim) Carley, Altoona, Iowa, Dave Morse (Sophia Hutchinson), Austin, and Laura (Jon) Stroup, Rose Creek, Minn.; grandchildren, Taylor Carley, Avery Stroup, and Audrey Stroup; brothers, George (Kathy) Morse, Austin, Kevin Morse, Austin; sister, Linda (Vic) Nerad, St. Ansgar, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Berta (Bruce) Berndt, Aitkin, Minn., and Kathy (Darwin) Shoden, Owatonna, Minn., nieces, nephews and cousins.
Casket Bearers are Mike Berndt, Rick Berndt, Steve Clark, Duane Dietz, Wes Haugebak, Brian King, Daryl Morse, Dwayne Morse, and Ron Shoden.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ron Barnett officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Memorials are preferred to St. Olaf Lutheran Church, The Wee Learning Center, or The American Caner Society.
Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.