Robert D. Morrison

Robert D. Morrison, Sr., 93, of North Aurora and a member of the Living Hope Church, formerly Union Congregational Church in North Aurora, passed away on December 3, 2020.  Robert was born in Joliet, Illinois on October 7, 1927 to Peter Buchanan and Gladys Olga (Meyers) Morrison. 

A gifted musician, Robert was awarded seventeen state and national medals in band and solo trumpet competitions, before graduating from Joliet Township High School in 1945.  Robert also received several driving safety awards during his fifty-five year local and over the road teamster career. 

Robert is survived by his children, Robert Jr. (Anna) Morrison, Melody (Juris) Stals, Mark Brown, Cheryl Joyce and Merilee (Michael) Severson.  Robert is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren, three great-great-grandchild, and sisters Shirley Fenske and Lois Wyeth.

Robert was preceded in death by his first wife Mavis (Rogers), his second wife Pearl (Hoople-Brown), his children Ruth Ann Morrison (infant), Penny Larry Bringle, Michael (Valerie) Brown, and siblings Bruce (Wanda) Morrison and Jack (Judy) Morrison.

Due to COVID-19 the funeral services are being held privately.  Robert will be laid to rest in Lincoln Memorial Park, Aurora.    

For additional information contact Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia, IL. 630-879-7900 or www.mossfuneral.com