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Braden Thomas Morse, 30, of Somerset, WI, died at Fairview Medical Center after suddenly collapsing at home, on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born in 1992 in Duluth to Tammy and Brian Morse.
Braden was employed at SMC, Ltd Medical Manufacturing in Somerset, as a Machine & Facility Preventative Maintenance Tech. It was a job that he was very proud of and loved to share with his high school trainees. Braden was a fast learner and quickly gained the trust and respect from his co-workers and management at SMC. At an early age, Braden showed artistic talent, interest in working with his hands and enjoyed baking with his mom. During his time off, Braden enjoyed spending time with his fiancé, hiking, camping, and exploring all that Wisconsin had to offer. Braden loved hard and cared deeply about his family, fiancé and friends. If Braden was your friend, you had an advocate for life. He also had a smile that would light up the room.
Braden was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alice and Everett Marple; paternal grandparents, Ione and Wallace Morse; aunt, Joan Moldenhauer; and uncle, Allen "Butch" Marple.
He is survived by fiancé, Rachel Cloutier; parents, Brian and Tammy Morse; sister, Cassie (Jim) Downs; niece, Ruby; unborn nephew, James; Rachel’s parents, Kat and Jim Cloutier; and many aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023, from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am service at Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E. 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55805.
In lieu of Memorial contributions, Braden would love for you to take a nature hike in his honor.
Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 218-727-3555, please visit www.dfhduluth.com to sign the online guestbook.
600 E. Second Street, Duluth, MN 55805
5 Entries
Kat Cloutier
August 9, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Braden. I love you and miss you so much. You will always be my son
Kat Cloutier
December 12, 2023
Christmas 2022: My husband, daughter, Braden and I spent the day at our home. I made him look for hus tree ornament that had $100 bill inside. He shared riding his bike brought him pure joy. When he and my daughter opened the ball pit for their pet ferret Zoey, he exclaimed, "Oh babe, we have to do this right away. " Braden was more excited about the ball pit, than anything. That shows how big of a heart he had and that he loves animals.
Kat Cloutier
January 18, 2023
Thank you for bring the son I never had. Thank you for giving my daughter your unconditional love. Thank you for telling my daughter you loved her everyday. Thank you for the love you gave Abby, Lola and Whisper. They all loved you so much. P.S. Whisper will miss your lap. Thank you for exploring nature with my daughter and giving her light and love. Thank you for giving her love, joy and happiness for 3 years. Thank you for giving me HUGS!!! Haha!!! You did not like hugs.....but you hugged me and that made my heart happy. Until we meet again. That next hug will be HUGE!!! I love you and miss you more than I can ever express.
Kat Cloutier
January 18, 2023
The Markle Family
January 16, 2023
You are in my thoughts and prayers. We are thinking of you as you embark on your grief journey.
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