Joseph Thomas Morman died at home peacefully in the presence of loved ones and caregivers on Sunday, April 3, 2022, concluding a long and blessed life focused on serving others.
Joe was born on September 22, 1929 in Miller City, OH. He was the youngest of 11 children born to Joseph Anthony and Gertrude (Schmenk) Morman. He was preceded in death by all his siblings: Fr. Edmund, Adolf, Mildred (Sr. Damien), Ruth (Sr. Anita), Fr. Richard, Fr. Wilbert, Mary, Rita (Sr. Gertrude), Theresa (Sr. Jovita), and Vincent.
Before completing his studies to become a missionary priest, Joe reconsidered his vocation and chose to be open to married life. This also opened him to an invitation to join the US Army where he was stationed in Hawaii to "guard the pineapples from friendly forces.” It was during this time that Joe met the love of his life, Rosemary (Ellerbrock), to whom he was married for 50 years. They soon settled in Marion for the rest of their lives.
Joe’s life can be summed up by the words of service and love for God and man. He was a teacher at heart and influenced the lives of numerous young adults. He taught math at Pleasant High School and was the work/study coordinator at the high schools of Crawford County. Joe also taught and influenced the rehabilitation of inmates for decades at Marion Correctional Institution until he was “let out for good behavior.” Joe also felt called to work with those with developmental disabilities and was instrumental in the establishment of MARCA industries.
Joe was also a faithful servant in the practice of his Catholic faith. As a
longtime member of St Mary Parish, he was a Eucharistic Minister, sang in
the choir, and a member of the 4th degree of the Knights of
Columbus. His retirement was filled with numerous other church
activities, visits to nursing homes, and volunteering for Hospice, St Vincent
de Paul, and the Marion Council on Aging. In his precious free time, Joe
loved playing cards with several card clubs, fishing, and gardening. With a
positive attitude to the end, Joe wished to brighten everyone’s day and was
always ready to give and receive jokes.
Joe’s examples of love and service will never be forgotten by his family. He is survived by 7 children: James Morman (Jeri), John Morman (Susan), Richard Morman (Suzanne), Joseph Morman (Michelle), Sherri Schlitt (Dan), Steven Morman (Lisa), and Mark Morman (Theresa) as well as 24 grandchildren:
Victor
Morman (Amy), Rosemary Bidlin (Dominik), Laura Morman, John Morman (Leah),
Joseph Morman, Emily Hickey (Christopher), Sean Morman, Timothy Morman,
Jeffrey Morman (Anne Foos), Brian Morman (Annie Allen), AnneMarie Morman,
Christopher Morman (Shannon), Alayna Hall (Benjamin), Victoria Barenz (Andrew),
Jacob Morman, Danny Schlitt, Anthony Schlitt, Thomas Schlitt, Bobby
Schlitt, Ava Morman, Alyssa Morman, Erin Morman, PJ Morman, and Charlie Morman;
and 4 great-grandchildren: Jack Morman, Eleanor Morman, Cary Hickey, and
Cora Barenz.
He was preceded in death by his wife Rosemary and 1 grandchild Michael Morman.
Visitation
will be held at Snyder Funeral Homes, Gunder/Hall Chapel (347 West Center St.,
Marion, Ohio) on Sunday, April 10, 2022 from 2 until 5 pm with a Rosary Service
at 4:45 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary
Church, Marion (251 N. Main Street, Marion) on Monday at 10:30 am with Father
Kyle Tennant celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery,
Marion.
Memorial gifts may be made to St Vincent de Paul (342 N. Main Street, Marion, Ohio) or St. Mary Church, Marion (251 N. Main Street, Marion, Ohio).
Snyder
Funeral Homes, Gunder/Hall Chapel is honored to serve Joe’s family.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
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