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Gilbert Anthony Morfeld USAF
Gilbert Morfeld RIP Airman
Mass of Christian Burial for Gilbert “Gib” Morfeld, 92 of Stanton, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2023, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Stanton. Reverend Patrick McLaughlin will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the Stanton Cemetery with Military Rites rendered by Air Force Honor Guard, American Legion Post #88, VFW Post #3602 along with the American Legion Riders. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 Min charge of arrangements.
Gilbert died February 15, 2023, at the Stanton Health Center.
Gilbert Anthony Morfeld was born September 14, 1930 to John L Morfeld and Lena (Shanle) Morfeld on the family farm in Southeast Stanton County. Gilbert attended St. Peter & Paul School in Howells for 6 weeks prior to the family moving to a farm 6 miles north of Leigh. He then attended School District 30 in Stanton County.
Gilbert grew up during the Great Depression. They farmed with horses and mules, where later on they purchased farm equipment.
Gilbert attended Stanton High School for 2 years before transferring to Conception Missouri Seminary, where he graduated in 1948.
After graduation he moved back to the family farm north of Leigh. It was at the Rialto Theater in Stanton that he met the love of his life, Roberta (Bert) Dillon. In December of 1951 he was sworn into the United States Air Force. He was sent to San Antonio, Texas for basic training.
On May 14, 1952, Gilbert and Roberta were united in Holy Matrimony at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Stanton. To this union six children were born: Mike Theresa, Cindy, Greg, Tami and Paul.
Shortly after their marriage Gilbert was deployed overseas to North Africa and Germany for 18 months. After his return to the United States, he, Roberta and their 9 month old son moved to Austin, Texas. Gilbert was stationed there until his honorable discharge in 1955. They returned to Nebraska and settled on the family farm. Gilbert farmed until 1984. He milked cows (first by hand, then along came milking machines), raised hogs and chickens besides farming.
Gilbert became the Stanton County Veteran's Service Officer from 1984-2006 helping many veterans and their families to get assistance that they deserved. Gilbert and Roberta left the farm in 2004 and moved into Stanton.
Gilbert was a past board member and president of the Madison Coop Creamery, a member of the St. Mary's Men's Club in Leigh, a member of St. Peter's Knights of Columbus in Stanton, gave instruction for engaged couples, was an EME and Lector at St. Peter's in Stanton, and a member of Stanton VFW Post.
Gilbert enjoyed farming, raising cattle, playing cards, eating Bert's baked goods, making jelly, but most of all his family. He was the epitome of a husband, father, grandfather, friend and a man of
God. Gilbert is preceded in death by spouse Roberta, daughter Tami Reich, son-in-law Jim Sears, parents John and Lena Morfeld, brothers — Leonard, LaVern, John and Frank, sisters — Lena Kucera, Arlene Spale, in laws —Archie, Teresa and Mary Dillon, sister in laws — Ivera Morfeld, Lil Morfeld, Jean Howard, Ellen Osborn, Brother in laws —Jim Kucera, Frank Spale, Eldon Svec and John Olin.
He is survived by his children: Mike (Lois) Morfeld from Chandler, AZ, Theresa Sears from Lincoln, NE, Cindy Burnison from Aurora, CO, Greg (Nancy) Morfeld from Stanton, Paul (Lynn) Morfeld from Leigh, Kirk Reich from Littleton, CO; Sister in laws — Rita Olin from Kearney and Katherine Morfeld and Mary Ann Svec from Scribner; Brother in laws — Bob (Bev) Dillon from Cary, NC, Bill (Vicki) Dillon from Springfield. 15 grandchildren: Michael, Shon, Brandon, Alicia, David, Adam, Jackie, Kristina, Ann, Steph, Ashlen, Landan, Sophie, Max, Zane. 22 great grandchildren.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.homeforfuneralsinc.com. |
Date(s): Feb 20, 2023. Album by jerry cole. Photos by Jay. 61 - 80 of 232 Total. 2489 Visits. |
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