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Jonathan E. Morgan

May 20, 2023

Jonathan E. Morgan

Jonathan Edward Morgan, age 68, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born April 19, 1955, in Sandusky to the late Ray D. and Nancy D. (Ellis) Morgan.  He was a 1973 graduate of Western Reserve High School and received an associate degree in food service in 1985 from Bowling Green State University.  He was a food service manager for various pizza and fast-food restaurants in the area, retiring in 1995.  He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Milan.  He was active with the Sons of the American Legion, and served as a district commander in 1983, state commander in 1985 and held various officer positions with the American Legion in New London and Shiloh. 

He was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member, active with the Lake Erie and Southern Model Railroad Club, and member of the Mad River NKP Bellevue Museum.  He was instrumental in founding the sixth-grade youth football league in Norwalk.  He was an avid fan of Detroit, Steelers, Michigan, and BGSU Falcons football teams.  He was a sports fan, and enjoyed rail roading, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. To his friends he was known as a “fun loving, beer drinking, son of a gun.”

He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly to whom he married April 26, 1986; sons, Christopher Morgan, and Anthony Morgan; mother, Nancy Morgan; brothers, David Morgan, and Kenneth (Tammy) Morgan; sisters, Cheryl (John) Crawford, Martha (John) Scott, and Lisa (Jeff) Smith; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Morgan.

A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Anthony Catholic Church.  Interment will follow at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Milan.

Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.

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Jonathan E. Morgan

Jonathan Edward Morgan, age 68, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born April 19, 1955, in Sandusky to the late Ray D. and Nancy D. (Ellis) Morgan.  He was a 1973 graduate of Western Reserve High School and received an associate degree in food service in 1985 from Bowling Green State University.  He was a food service manager for various pizza and fast-food restaurants in the area, retiring in 1995.  He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Milan.  He was active with the Sons of the American Legion, and served as a district commander in 1983, state commander in 1985 and held various officer positions with the American Legion in New London and Shiloh. 

He was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member, active with the Lake Erie and Southern Model Railroad Club, and member of the Mad River NKP Bellevue Museum.  He was instrumental in founding the sixth-grade youth football league in Norwalk.  He was an avid fan of Detroit, Steelers, Michigan, and BGSU Falcons football teams.  He was a sports fan, and enjoyed rail roading, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. To his friends he was known as a “fun loving, beer drinking, son of a gun.”

He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly to whom he married April 26, 1986; sons, Christopher Morgan, and Anthony Morgan; mother, Nancy Morgan; brothers, David Morgan, and Kenneth (Tammy) Morgan; sisters, Cheryl (John) Crawford, Martha (John) Scott, and Lisa (Jeff) Smith; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Morgan.

A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Anthony Catholic Church.  Interment will follow at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Milan.

Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.

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Dan Sagraves

New Carlisle, OH, US
May 25, 2023

Jon succeeded me as state Commander of the Sons of The American Legion. I enjoyed the years we worked together. My condolences to the family at this time.

Randy & Carla Rospert

Milan, OH
May 23, 2023

Bev and family,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your husband and your sons father. Jonathan was one good guy. He will definitely be missed. May God Bless his soul and give you comfort.

Duane Barb Cannon

Norwalk
May 23, 2023

Sorry to hear of your loss John loved his family that’s for sure a lot of good memories

Melanie Lockard

Steelton, PA, USA
May 23, 2023

Sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers .

Jody

Castalia, OH, US
May 23, 2023

Thinking of you, Bev.

Randy Miller

Norwalk, OH, USA
May 22, 2023

So sorry to hear of Jon passing. May the Lord hold you all in his comforting arms.

Sue/Mike Haddix

Palmyra, MO, USA
May 22, 2023

We we glad to have know Jonathan. Through Bev, Legion and our OSU- MICH rivalry.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bev and the family.
Sue and Mike

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