Obituary for Marvinn Eugene "Blackie " Morrill
Marvinn “Blackie” Eugene Morrill, 92, of Bronson, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 4, 2022.
A funeral service will be held Friday, July 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burr Oak with Pastor Kurt Kuhlmann officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson and again on Friday, July 8, 2022, prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM at the church. Interment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Orland, IN after the service at 2:30 PM.
Marvinn was born August 30, 1929 in Mongo, IN to Eddie L. and Irene E. (Wilson) Morrill. On February 12, 1949 he married Nathalie Foster in La Grange, IN. She preceded him in death on February 12, 1997.
Marvinn served in the United States National Guard alongside his father and his brother. He began his 38 year career in 1948 with Michigan Association, which later merged with General Telephone, retiring in 1986 as a division service manager. His hard work was only complemented by his service, his duty to others but above all his family. Blackie had served as president of three different Kiwanis Clubs including Davison, Imlay City, and Three Rivers and was instrumental in starting the chapters in Imlay City and Three Rivers. He had served as past president of the Chamber of Commerce in Davison and the Gilead Lake Association in Bronson and was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burr Oak. As a young adult Marvinn enjoyed playing softball and had found success in the ring of boxing. Later, his interests shifted to hunting, fishing, and most of all golfing. Blackie harbored a heart of true devotion not only to his family but to all who shared in his journey of life. He will be dearly missed as a father, grandfather, and friend.
Marvinn is survived by his children Eska (Bradley) Wilson of Birch Run, Linn (Daniel) Morris of Eaton Rapids, Anita Flewelling of Bronson, Scott (Michelle) Morrill of Three Rivers, David (Sherrill) Morrill of Stevensville, Dean (Connie) Morrill of Three Rivers, and son-in-law Keith Flewelling of Davison; his sisters-in-law Patricia Morrill and Patricia Morrill both of Coldwater; 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. He is also survived by his special friends Rick & Terry Chard and the Dirschell family.
In addition to his wife, Marvinn was preceded in death by his brothers James & Lee Roy Morrill.
Memorial donations may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church or ProMedica Coldwater Cancer Center. www.dutcherfh.com
A funeral service will be held Friday, July 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burr Oak with Pastor Kurt Kuhlmann officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson and again on Friday, July 8, 2022, prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM at the church. Interment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Orland, IN after the service at 2:30 PM.
Marvinn was born August 30, 1929 in Mongo, IN to Eddie L. and Irene E. (Wilson) Morrill. On February 12, 1949 he married Nathalie Foster in La Grange, IN. She preceded him in death on February 12, 1997.
Marvinn served in the United States National Guard alongside his father and his brother. He began his 38 year career in 1948 with Michigan Association, which later merged with General Telephone, retiring in 1986 as a division service manager. His hard work was only complemented by his service, his duty to others but above all his family. Blackie had served as president of three different Kiwanis Clubs including Davison, Imlay City, and Three Rivers and was instrumental in starting the chapters in Imlay City and Three Rivers. He had served as past president of the Chamber of Commerce in Davison and the Gilead Lake Association in Bronson and was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burr Oak. As a young adult Marvinn enjoyed playing softball and had found success in the ring of boxing. Later, his interests shifted to hunting, fishing, and most of all golfing. Blackie harbored a heart of true devotion not only to his family but to all who shared in his journey of life. He will be dearly missed as a father, grandfather, and friend.
Marvinn is survived by his children Eska (Bradley) Wilson of Birch Run, Linn (Daniel) Morris of Eaton Rapids, Anita Flewelling of Bronson, Scott (Michelle) Morrill of Three Rivers, David (Sherrill) Morrill of Stevensville, Dean (Connie) Morrill of Three Rivers, and son-in-law Keith Flewelling of Davison; his sisters-in-law Patricia Morrill and Patricia Morrill both of Coldwater; 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. He is also survived by his special friends Rick & Terry Chard and the Dirschell family.
In addition to his wife, Marvinn was preceded in death by his brothers James & Lee Roy Morrill.
Memorial donations may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church or ProMedica Coldwater Cancer Center. www.dutcherfh.com