Emmett T. Morgan

Age: 93 January 24, 1924 – March 12, 2017 A Celebration of the life of Emmett Morgan, will be held on March 30, 2017 from 1pm to 4pm in the gathering room located within 1101 Main Street NE, Minneapolis MN. Internment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis on March 31, 2017 at 1pm. Emmett was born on January 24, 1924 to Rome and Mae (Tigue) Morgan in Minneapolis.  He grew up with three brothers and graduated from DeLaSalle High School.  In 1942, Emmett enlisted in the United States Navy and later rejoined the Marine Corps until his honorable discharge in 1950.  He served in the Solomon Islands for over 2 years under Admiral Chester Nimitz as a tail gunner on an SBD dive bomber.  Emmett received many commendations and medals, including the Air Medal which was presented later in life.  On November 9, 1945, he married Evelyn “Mozelle” Plunk in Memphis, TN and together they welcomed six children to their family.  Emmett worked for BBDO for over 20 years as a commercial artist and the Creative Vice President.  He was creative throughout his life.  He often gave his time and talent to enrich the lives of the young by teaching, to honor legacies of historical North Dakotan figures, and to share joy with the ill through Make-A-Wish.  Emmett’s heart was great and giving, but those most important to him were his family.  Emmett is survived by his children Mary Kathleen (Bob) McClure, Aiken, SC; Patrick James (Valentine) Morgan, Clarissa; Sean Richard Morgan, Minneapolis; Sheila Ann Morgan, Minneapolis; his grandchildren Paul Akiyama, Thomas (Angie) Morgan, Bro. Daniel Morgan, Christopher (Amy) Morgan, Kathryn (Mark) Perry, Sean M. (Anna) Morgan, Pierce Morgan, Spencer Morgan; his daughter-in-law Mona Morgan, Prior Lake; as well as many other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Mozelle in April of 2010, his parents Rome and Mae, his son Bernard Thomas and infant daughter, his brothers Bernie, Leo, and George, and his grandson Andrew. Schedule and Information Service Details Service information will be at a later date. Please check back as this will be updated when the service is scheduled. Contact Us Toll free phone number:    (800) 644-4058 Local phone number:   (320) 251-CARE Email Us:  [email protected] Locations St. Cloud Albany Holdingford Upsala © Copyright 2018 Miller Carlin Funeral Home, All Rights Reserved