Jesse F. Morenz's Obituary
Jesse F. “Fred” Morenz, 56, of Auburn, died Friday, March 28, 2008 in his home.
Fred was born December 26, 1951, in Decatur, the son of Robert Eugene and Bernice Marie Taylor Morenz. A U.S. Air Force Veteran, Fred was employed as a case worker for the State of Illinois.
He was a member of Southern View Chapel, graduated from Mt. Zion High School and received an Associates Degree from LLCC. Fred married Michelle Ann Nordike May 19, 2001 in New Berlin.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle; children: Fred, Brian wife, Angel, and Tammy husband, Tom; grandchildren: Kyle, Kendra, Dalton, Lindsey, Michael, Joel, Fallon, and Halle; brothers: Bob wife, Jackie, Tom wife, Sandy, and Keith; eight nephews and five nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Timmy.
Visitation: 5 to 7 pm Monday, March 31, 2008 at Southern View Chapel, 4500 S. Second St. Springfield. Funeral service: 7 pm Monday at the church. Interment: 10 am Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to: Southern View Chapel or American Cancer Society.
The family of Jesse F. “Fred” Morenz is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home/Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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