Robert J. Morrison, 85, of Fayette, died Sunday morning, January 11, 2015, at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. He was born December 2, 1929, in Hillsdale County, MI. He married Sonja M. Morrison on April 27, 1968, in Munson, MI, and she survives.
Robert lived his early life in Waldron, MI, and attended Waldron Schools. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1950-1953, serving overseas in France and Germany. He worked at the former Fayette Tubular Products for over 25 years before retiring in 1991. Bob enjoyed mowing lawns in the summertime, and was also a caretaker at Pleasant View Union Cemetery for several years. He was a member of the Fayette American Legion-John Dale Post.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Sonja, of Archbold, are three sons, Randy Morrison of Fayette, Ronnie Morrison of Fayette, and Steven Morrison of Pittsford, MI; a daughter, Diane (Dick) Storehalder of Waldron; two brothers, Mason (Betty) Morrison of Marion, IN, and Louis (Sharon) Morrison of Jonesville, MI; three sisters, Joanne (Ivan) Miller of Fayette, Louise Masters of Wauseon, OH, and Dorothy Slocum in Reading, MI; and eight grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Paul, and a sister, Marjie.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.