Morrell, Richard L. (1925-2012)

MEISLAHN, MORRELL

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Date: 8/26/2024 at 12:51:57

Richard L. Morrell died peacefully on June 21, 2012 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Morrell (Meislahn), of 65 years; children Barb and her husband John of Sunderland, MA, Doug of Ocala. FL, Jeanette and her husband Larry of Orange Park, FL and Deb and her husband Roger of Snellville, GA; five grandchildren, Madeleine, Matthew, Kristen, Kelly and Kaitlin; and one great-grandchild, Caden.
He was born on June 21,1925 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Jack and Olive Morrell and graduated from Manning High School in 1943. Known affectionately to his family as "Dick", he then joined the military after which he served his country honorably with an Air Force career that spanned 24 years. That service included combat in two wars on two continents and resulted in the award of numerous medals and other honors prior to his retirement in 1971. After his Air Force career, Dick worked for the state of Iowa as the Director of the Iowa Beer & Liquor Commission. When he retired from that position, he enjoyed numerous hobbies including home remodeling and model trains. Dick and Evelyn moved from Des Moines, Iowa to Ocala, Florida in 2003 to be closer to their children. He was also a long term member and supporter of the Manning VFW.
He will be laid to rest in Gray, Iowa following a service with full military honors. The arrangements will be handled by Kessler Funeral Home of Audubon, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manning VFW, Manning, IA, or the National Parkinson Foundation, www.Parkinson.org.
Published in Des Moines (IA) Register; Saturday, June 30, 2012, page 4B