Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Dennis D. Morgan

( May 27, 1952 - October 27, 2016 )

Dennis D. “Bean” Morgan, 64, of Kentland, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Presence Covenant Medical Center of Urbana, IL. He was born May 27, 1952 in Lafayette, IN to Robert V. and Kathryn A. (King) Morgan. He was a 1970 graduate of South Newton High School and attended Purdue University, where he majored in agriculture.

 

His Marriage was to Deborah Justice on April 8, 1987 in Nashville, TN. She survives.

Dennis was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Goodland Lions Club, and the Newton County REMC. A lifetime farmer, Dennis farmed with his brother-in-law, Tim for the last 25 years.

 

He enjoyed spending his time farming, painting, and watching Big Ten basketball especially Purdue. Dennis was an avid John Deere loyalist and also enjoyed traveling. More than anything he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving along with his mother and wife are children, Jennifer (John) Durlacher of Kentland, IN, Adam (Terry Ann) Hanna of Tampa, FL, and Brett (Cassie) Morgan of Indianapolis, IN. Also surviving is a sister, Gloria (Tim) Lohr of Kentland; 6 grandchildren, Joshua, Cale, Seth, Reece, Elliana, and Georgia.

Preceding him in death with his father is a brother, Duane.

 

Friends may call from 2-8 PM (CST) Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Trinity United Methodist Church (2775 W 1500 S Kentland, IN 47951). Funeral Service 10 AM (CST) with a one hour prior visitation Wednesday, November 2, 2016 also at Trinity United Methodist Church. Rev. Clint Fink to officiate. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Trinity United Methodist Church or South Newton High School Athletic Boosters.

 

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