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William Morlock Obituary
Of San Francisco, California, died on Sunday, November 10th, 2013 at Seton Hospital of natural causes. He was 81.
He was born on April 13, 1932 in San Francisco, California. He attended St. Peter's Elementary School, Saint Ignatius High School, the University of Vienna, the University of San Francisco (BA), and University of California (MA), Berkeley. In 1967 he married Renate Sacherer, and together they had one child, Christopher.
Bill was a tireless educator who taught History, Social Science, Religion, German, Russian, English, Latin, and Ancient Greek at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco from 1962 to 2007. He was a Korean War Veteran and served in Army Intelligence from 1949 to 1954, and served in the National Guard from 1977 to 1988. He lived to teach and he did it in the city that embraced and loved him, San Francisco.
A unique and loving soul, Bill will be greatly missed. Bill is survived by his wife Renate and his son, Chris.
Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass Saturday, November 16th, 2013, 10:00am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 1 Elmwood Dr., Daly City. Committal to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
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Michael Hovan
August 19, 2023
Bill was interesting man...I was in his classes 1966-69..we shared many interests;; especially Soviet Union history...the old leaders.. his wife Renate cooked dinner many times
Michael Boyle
April 14, 2020
I Googled Mr. Morlock today, since he was the answer to my favorite teacher for a security question. He taught me history, especially the Eastern European variety, for two years at SI (Class of '66). I especially remember his lectures on Jan Huss, a Czech reformer in the early 15th century. He invigorated my love of history which helped launch my career in military intelligence, which ironically enough he ventured into as well. I had the opportunity once to meet him and his family and express my appreciation after mass in the late 80's at St. Thomas More. Teachers do have an impact, and I will be forever grateful for his influence on my life.
Lawrence Richards
June 30, 2014
Bill was a very dear friend when we taught together at St. Ignatius. I really loved him as he was a close friend. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in God's peace and await my joining him in eternity.
Janina Dowling
December 9, 2013
I met Bill at our eedding reception in 1989 and he was such a nice intense person. I did not know he was my ex husbands teacher at one time. He always stressed how intelligent my ex husband was in school. I respected his opinion so much. I will always remember the New Years we spent with his family.
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Daniel Henning
November 24, 2013
A great history teacher. Taught me Russian history, and a credit to SI. Will be missed. Class of '72
Ricardo Muñoz, '68
November 22, 2013
Mr. Morlock taught me German for three years, from 1965 to 1968. But he taught me much more than that. He is probably the most learned man I have ever met, and that includes my undergraduate and graduate school professors. He knew so much about so many areas! What I most appreciated about him is that he really engaged with me in discussions ranging from matters of religion to culture, history, and, perhaps most importantly, how to live a good life. He took a 15-year old seriously. And with affection and caring. I will always remember him with respect, admiration, and great affection.
David Thompson
November 19, 2013
Mr. Morlock was a superb teacher who brought the study of history alive for me deeply for his students. I attended Cal Berkeley, as a history major of course, and he would visit me on occasion. What a concerned, caring and kind man. I will be forever grateful that he touched my life. He made me proud to be an SI grad, Class of 1966.
Chris Le Bris
November 15, 2013
I remember Mr. Morlock -- that is what we called him -- fondly as a student at SI (1960-1964). I especially recall how he noticed my keen interest in history and urged me to learn German as an avenue into research. He tried to tutor me in after school sessions, but I was not a very good student at the time. Be that as it may, he was a great teacher and will be missed by generations of Ignatians. Auf Wiedersehen, Bill.
Tom Stanghellini
November 15, 2013
An incredible educator that was a true San Franciscan and Ignatian. A gentleman that will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Adrienne Choy Cianfrocca '96
November 14, 2013
Rest in peace, Mr. Morlock and condolences to the Morlock Family. I will never forget Mr. Morlock's attention to detail and his love of teaching history.
Juan Garcia '79
November 14, 2013
Dear Morlock,
I had the good fortune of having your husband, father, as a teacher at SI. Undoubtedly, perhaps the finest teachers, classiest gentlemen I've ever encountered - I believe there are many who feel that way. He represented the heart and soul of what it means to be a San Franciscan! May God put him in the front of HIS class! RIP, Mr. Morlock.
Edward Walsh
November 14, 2013
Godspeed.
November 14, 2013
A true Ignatian scholar who had a profound effect on thousands of young men and women
Charlie Dulles '65
Blamoh Twegbe
November 14, 2013
You will forever be in my heart and still remain one of the most passionate teachers I've ever known. Rest in peace, Herr Morlock.
Brendan Kearney
November 14, 2013
One of the best among a superb group of teachers at SI. Clearly made a difference in his patient and persistent approach to making his students understand that success comes with hard work. He will be missed!
Brendan Kearney, SI '71, Col, USMC (Ret)
Michael Sweeney
November 14, 2013
Mr. Morlock was a gentleman and a scholar -- a true polymath with encyclopedic knowledge of history, language, Catholicism and countless other subjects. He was a gifted teacher and a kind person. Mr. Morlock was S.I. at its best.
Mike Colombo
November 14, 2013
I am saddened to lose a man who helped to shape my life. I have fond memories of him, his teachings and his contributions to making men out of boys at St. Ignatius.
We have all lost a part of our lives with his passing.
Richard Hoenisch
November 13, 2013
Dear Renee and Chris, Our love and prayers for you on the passing of a great teacher and a good friend. Moege er in Frieden ruhen. Yours, Dick and Deborah
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