Esther M. Morris

Esther M. Morris, 93, of Cecil, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 18, 1929, in Green Valley, daughter of the late Charles and Rose Hanelt. Esther was a graduate of Pulaski High School. In 1949, she married Kermit Morris. They celebrated 73 years of marriage earlier this year. Esther was employed at Pulaski Shoe Factory and Schroeder’s Flower Shop while also raising her family and gardening at home. She could grow anything anywhere. Esther also enjoyed puzzling and reading books.

Survivors include her husband of 73 years, Kermit Morris, Cecil; three children, Darold (Connie) Morris, Shawano, Darla (Rick) Alsteen, Crooked Lake, and Dale (Cindy) Morris, Cecil; one daughter-in-law, Wendy Morris, Shawano; seven grandchildren, Nathan (Marissa) Morris, Jenny (Bruce) Morris, Anne Morris, Julie (Firas) Morris, Peter Morris, Jeremy (Jolene) Morris and Alan (Katie) Morris; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dennis Morris; two grandchildren, Rodney Morris and Laura Ragland; and brothers and sisters.

Visitation for Esther was held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cecil. Officiating at the service was the Rev. John Laatsch with burial taking place at St. Anthony Cemetery, Oconto Falls.

Expressions of sympathy and memories may be shared with Esther’s family by visiting www.kuehlfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Unity Hospice for their care of Esther and her family.