Robert B. "Bob" Morris, age 80, of Knowlton, passed away at home under the loving care of his wife, Marily, and Ascension Hospice on April 10th. Bob was born on October 16th, 1938, in Park Ridge, IL, to Glen E. and Katherine (Cunningham) Morris. Bob married Marily Sailog on November 7th, 2003, "a high point" in his life.
Bob joined the Marines after graduating high school. After the Marines, he worked mostly as an industrial carpenter on high-rise buildings in Chicago. Bob was a Journeyman Carpenter and in October, 2009, he celebrated 50 years as member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in Chicago. He was very proud of the lifetime award he was given for this achievement.
Bob loved the word of God and understood its promise. Bob was an avid reader. He loved winters in Florida, summers in Wisconsin and most of all Marily's cooking. Heaven's choir is that much sweeter with the addition of Bob's strong, clear voice. We will miss his singing. "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In the Garden" which were his favorites.
Bob was greeted in heaven by his parents; his brother, William; his sisters, Elizabeth (Katherine) Langworthy and Patricia Gohlke; and one son, Glen. Bob is survived by his wife, the love of his life and treasured gift from God, Marily. Bob has two living sons and their families: Ben and his wife Sarah (Brown) Morris, and their children Cora and Ivan of Fairbury, IL; and William Morris and his son William Jr of Madison, WI. Bob has three surviving sisters: Sister Mary Patricia of Austin, TX; Jane Goers of Park Ridge, IL; and Margaret Al' Oboudi of Portage, MI.
A celebration of Bob's life and entrance into heaven will be held on Saturday, May 4th , at 5:30 with a mass at Our savior Catholic Church in Mosinee. There will be a gathering in the church basement after mass because Bob "wanted a party".