Memorial

Jack R. Morgan, 90, of Grand Island died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at his home with family by his side.  

Memorial services with military rites at 11:00 AM on Monday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  

Jack was born July 24, 1927 at Cedar Rapids, IA to Rollie and Carrie (Robison) Morgan. He grew up and graduated high school in Webster, IA. Jack was united in marriage to Andree McLean on January 4, 1953 at Wapello, IA. Together they raised their family in the Cedar Rapids area and lived there for nearly 60 years, while Jack worked in drafting and design at Rockwell Collins for 35 years. About 5 years ago Jack and Andree moved to Grand Island, NE to a retirement home to be closer to family. 

He entered the United States Army in 1948, serving during the Korean War and was Honorably Discharged in 1953. 

He was a member of the Knox Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post 0572 in Fairfax, IA and the Korean War Association. Jack was an avid fisherman, making his own lures and rods, proud gardener, and especially loved spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Andree; son, Kyle Morgan of Tucson, AZ; daughter, Kim (Ed) Conroy of Grand Island; grandchildren, Bob Morgan of Tucson, AZ, Colleen Morgan of Tucson, AZ, Justin (Jennifer) Conroy of West Des Moines, IA, Katie (Michael) Hoesche of Haleiwa, HI and their children, Abel and Owen; and a sister in law, Lorna McLean of Dubuque, IA and many nieces and nephews. 

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan McLean; his granddaughter, Adrienne Morgan; sisters in law, Carol Hervey and Norma McLean; brothers in law, Jim Hervey, Neal McLean, Douglas McLean and Harold McLean. 

Memorials are suggested to the Hall County Hero Flight Association;  131 S. Locust, Grand Island, NE 68801.