Richard Gene Morse

Richard Gene MORSE, 79 of Delavan died at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Feb. 12, 2014 after a short illness. Richard was born July 21, 1934 in Sterling, Illinois the son of Roy and Harriett (Dohner) Morse. Richard worked at Sta-Rite Industries for many years as a machinist . Richard loved his cats, as well as all animals. He enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers, Badgers, and Bucks. . He could be found at the Delavan Post office, Del - Mart which his brother Steve owned and operated or at McDonalds working out the world's problems with his coffee buddies. Richard is survived by his Children, Corinne Moore of Lake Geneva,WI Melody Morse of Mesa, Arizona and Michelle (Kevin) Fish of Janesville. 2 grandchildren, Kristin and Lauren. 5 brothers, Thomas Morse of Belvidere, IL, David (Sheila) Morse of Alabama, James (Bonnie) Morse of Joplin, MO., Dennis Morse of Kentucky and Steve (Loree) Morse of Elkhorn. He was predeceased by 2 sisters and 1 brother. A memorial gathering will be held 4 to 6pm at the Betzer Funeral Home on Monday, Feb. 17,2014 followed by a reception at the Delavan American Legion Hall across the street from Betzer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, The family suggests memorials to VNA Hospice or Lakeland Animal Shelter. END Service Information Monday, February 17th, 2014