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CHARLES F. MORRIS
DESHLER — Charles F. Morris, 91, of rural Deshler, Ohio died Saturday, September 23, 2017, at The Meadows of Leipsic.
He was born September 6, 1926, in Henry County to Freeman and Bertha (Schwartz) Morris. On December 15, 1949, he married Mary (Ritter) Morris and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2014.
Charlie graduated from Hamler High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked for 41 years as a telegraph operator with B & O and CSX Railroads, retiring in 1985. He was also a lifelong farmer.
He was a member of the former Belmore United Methodist Church and currently attended the Zion Church of God, Hamler. He was a member of Warren L. McIntire American Legion Post #262, Hamler and Leipsic VFW. He cherished his family and was blessed to enjoy his many grandchildren for so many years.
He is survived by his children: Dennis (Donna) Morris; Barbara Tietje; Debra (Dean) Volkman; Sue (Robert) Spallinger; 15 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 7 step great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by three grandchildren, Diana and Dawn Volkman; Jason Tietje; son-in-law, Ronald "Butch" Tietje; and sisters, Nora Spitnale and Virginia Morris.
Services are 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler, with Pastor Jerry Cooke officiating. Graveside Military Honors will follow in West Belmore Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
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Patti Steingass
September 17, 2019
Charlie was always smiling! He listened intently to what you were telling him. A very caring man.. You are missed Charlie
Joe Fruchey
October 1, 2017
Truly sorry for your loss Deb , Dad is back with his true love in heaven for sure . He will be missed by all who knew him . May he rest in peace . Joe Fruchey
Becky Strate
September 24, 2017
What a wonderful man. He will truly be missed. My condolences and continued prayers to the Morris family!
September 24, 2017
My condolences to all the great family of Charles Morris. Thankful to God for him and his long time friendship and fellowship. May God comfort you all in His love and mercy. Pastor Charles Warren.
Julie Binkley
September 24, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies and prayers for you at this difficult time. Much love to you all.
September 24, 2017
We would like to extend our sympathy and prayers to you and your whole family! Charlie was such a great guy and always had such a happy smile to share:) We will keep you in our prayers for the days ahead. So sorry we are unable to attend his service as we just left to go camping a few days. Lots of Love and Hugs❤JC and Bonnie and family
Linda and Ed Bratt
September 23, 2017
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of the Morris Family.
Patti/Bob Steingass
September 23, 2017
What a special man..always a smile to share! May you rest in peace, Charlie you will be missed by many!!
Richard Tietje Family
September 23, 2017
Heaven called home another angel. Charles was a good man. He will be missed by so many. Prayers to his family.
Chris and Ken Dull
September 23, 2017
So sorry to hear of your father's passing, Denny and Donna. Prayers of comfort to you and all your family.
Anne Stratton
September 23, 2017
My Sympathy is extended to all of you. Dennis and Donna are very special to me. RIP. my dear soul.
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