Don Morgan PhD, born in Henryetta, OK, son of Opal and Rev. Arthur Morgan, died peacefully at his home in Clarion, PA with his daughter Lorri by his side on Sunday, November 16th, 2025. He is survived by his twin sister Dell Morgan, daughters Carrie Morgan, Terri Morgan Von Buskirk (Jerry Von Buskirk), Lorri Morgan, and son Jack Morgan. He is also missed by his grandchildren Jake and Andrea Stuart, Sarah Jones (Tonya Kehoe-Jones), Morgan Von Buskirk (Jens Gunheim Benito), Fleet Morgan, and Tyler Thomas (Laynie Thomas).
Don and Lois Cramer Morgan raised their four children in Brookville, PA, while Don worked at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. In 1981 Don married Dr. Patricia Mangiantini Morgan at the Lutheran Church in Shippenville, and they lived together in Clarion until Patricia died on October 19, 2018. Don was also preceded in death by his stepson Jeff Thomas (Michelle Thomas) in August of this year.
After graduating with a BA from Northwest Nazarene College, Don went on to earn his Masters of Education from the University of Idaho, followed by a PhD from the University of Iowa. His career started as a teacher and athletic coach in Melba and New Plymouth, Idaho and Millersburg, Iowa. For two years he was the principal of Amana High School in Iowa and then accepted a consulting position at the University of Iowa. In 1968 he joined the faculty at Clarion University of Pennsylvania (CUP) as the Assistant Director of the Research Learning Center. During his 31 years at CUP, Don was the principal of Becker School, where he consulted with 37 school districts and more than a dozen corporations. He also worked as Director of Internships and Cooperative Education and then Assistant Director of Admissions during his time at CUP.
After retiring from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Don embarked on a successful consulting and coaching career. He supported his wife Patricia in growing her psychology practice and was invited to join the International Positive Psychology Association. He was a delegate to the World Congress on Positive Psychology, and attended international conferences in Montreal, Canada and Melbourne, Australia.
Although Don retired in 1999, he never stopped working to improve the lives of others. He is remembered as a kind and generous man who was a positive influence on those around him. He opened his home to many, from friends and family, to travelers from all over the world. He remained dedicated to helping others throughout his life. He will be deeply missed for his warmth as well as his corny dad jokes.
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life at 3:00pm Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the Morgan house 1213 Chestnut St. Clarion, PA 16214.
In lieu of flowers, Don's wishes are for everyone to do something nice for themselves.
Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion.
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