MORGAN, Robert L. "Bob" - b. June 9, 1928 - d. April 24, 2010

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Robert L. "Bob" Morgan, age 81, of Howard, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Eureka Nursing Center in Eureka, Kansas.  He was born on June 9, 1928 in Paw Paw Township in Elk County, Kansas, the son of Wilbert Walter and Esther M. (Wucherpfenig) Morgan. 

Bob spent most of his life living on a farm eight miles northeast of Howard until moving into Howard in October 1994.  He attended Antioch country school and served in the Korean War.  After his Army discharge, he worked for Brown's Feed Sore.  Later he became employed by the Elk County Road Department while also being engaged in farming.  He enjoyed being outdoors, doing yard work, and gardening.

He is survived by two brothers, Don Morgan and Francis Morgan, both of Howard, Kansas; two nephews, Dale Morgan of Dearing, Kansas and Jeff Balthus of Ponca City, Oklahoma; and one niece, Barbara Morgan of Howard, Kansas.  Bob was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.  Viewing will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.  Family suggests memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)