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Burl Morris Obituary
DELPHOS — Dr. Burl G. Morris, 96, passed away Tuesday morning, December 15, 2020, at Mercy Health St. Rita's.
He was born October 25, 1924 in Leipsic to the late James and Leora(Cain) Morris. On October 8, 1946, he married Marietta L. (Ellerbrock) Morris. Burl is survived by the love of his life, and wife of 74 years, Marietta. He is also survived by his children, Steven B. Morris of Palmetto, Florida; Roger A. (Tricia) Morris, Regina S. (Larry) McClure, Daniel L. (Rose Anne) Morris, Larry J. (Melanie) Morris, Thomas R. (Mary) Morris, all of Delphos,and Ronald E. (Cyndee) Morris, of Lima; 20 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter; a son-in-law, Bob LeHew of Mansfield; and a brother, Earl (Marge) Morris of Delphos.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Roselyn J. LeHew; brothers, Paul (Helen) Morris, Clifford (Jessie) Morris, George (Darlene) Morris, and Richard (Patricia) Morris; and a sister, Wilma (Rolley) Ruskey.
Burl served in WWII as a corpsman in a naval hospital September 1943 and then aboard an LST in the South Pacific until May 1946.
Burl graduated from Palmer School of Chiropractic January 1952. He was the founding member of Morris Chiropractic Clinic and retired in 1998. Dr. Burl served as the president of the Ohio Chiropractic Society and was instrumental in the formation of the present Ohio State Chiropractic Association. For ten years, Dr. Burl served as the OSCA's Bureau of Worker's Compensation Chairman with multiple service awards. Dr. Morris was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus as a Third and Fourth Degree. Burl also held memberships to the Delphos Rotary Club, Ohio State Chiropractic Association, the National Chiropractic Association, the Lima Elks, Eagles Aerie 370, the Delphos Club, American Legion and the Delphos Country Club.
Burl loved to play golf. He immensely enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved attending all their birthday parties.
A public Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 19 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Military honors will be conducted by the Delphos Veterans Council following the mass at church. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
A private visitation will be held for the immediate family. Arrangements are entrusted to Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's Parish Foundation, the Smile Train Charity, or to the Ohio Chiropractic Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, in keeping with the state order, masks are mandatory at the funeral home and church.
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Dr. Nichole Nygren
December 18, 2020
What a wonderful life he lived and helped so many! I'm thankful for all he did for chiropractic and very blessed to have met him at a few meetings! My thoughts and prayers are with his whole family!
George and Pat Knebel
December 17, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was always a gentleman and will be missed.
Barb Fisher
December 17, 2020
You have my sympathies, Burl certainly lived a long life. My parents, John and Doris Shenk knew him, Marietta and Earl. My grandmother, Gertrude Shenk was treated frequently at the Morris Chiropractic Clinic and always spoke highly of both doctors. Prayers for Burl and Marietta.
Barb Shenk Fisher
Leonard & Paula Newland
December 17, 2020
We are saddened to read about your loss. We have you in our thoughts today. May your loving and wonderful memories help your through this time
Dawn R Bailey
December 17, 2020
What a great man Heaven has gained! I began seeing Dr. Burl when I was 15 years old as a patient and he was a very positive influence in my life. Sending love and sympathy to the Morris family.
Mike Melvin
December 16, 2020
Ron, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. My sincere condolences my friend, I know he was not only your dad, but was your truest Hero. Prayers to you & your family.
judy kirst
December 16, 2020
Always a smile and a friendly hello when I played at Delphos or he played at Kalida. Bless his long life.
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