Obituary: Gerald Glen Morgan

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Crossroads Wesleyan Church
1823 Sheridan Lake Rd.
Rapid City, South Dakota

Interment

12:30 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2025
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota

Visitation

5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025
Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home
Rapid City, South Dakota

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In memory of

Gerald Glen Morgan

of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City at the age of 90

Gerald Glen Morgan passed away Thursday morning December 19th, 2024. Gerald was born September 26, 1934, the second of eight children to Homer and Laura (Rossiter) Morgan. He grew up on his paternal grandfather’s homestead near Milesville, South Dakota. At the age of sixteen, he and a friend headed West to Oregon where they found jobs harvesting beans and processing Cherries. He returned home to farm with his brothers Al and Ed on their maternal grandfather’s homestead before serving in the Army as a radar operator in 1957 and was honorably discharged December 1959.

He moved to Rapid City where he and his brother Phil constructed buildings and then worked with his uncle Byron at Morgan ditching. While in Rapid City, he met his first wife Mary and her three sons, David, Steven, and Jerry. Gerald and Mary were married in November 1962 and had another son, Scott. Gerald drove fuel transport and in 1971 moved to Wall, SD where he took over the Standard Oil bulk agency. Gerald and Mary bought and operated a small motel in Wall, and he left the agency and worked for the Wall School district. He began working for Golden West Telephone Company in 1977 and retired in February 2000.

After Mary’s passing, he met Gladys Schneider on a golf date that was set up by a mutual friend. Gladys and Gerald have been inseparable since then and were married in June of 2000. They enjoyed many trips together including trips to Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

Gerald enjoyed telling stories and sharing jokes. Family was very important to him, and he loved spending time with his brothers and sisters, his sons and their families. Time spent with his grandkids and great-grandkids was very special to him.

Gerald is survived by his wife Gladys, four sons David (Annette) Aughenbaugh of Rockford Illinois, Steve (Carol) Aughenbaugh Of Box Elder SD, Jerry (Kim) Morgan of Wall SD, and Scott (Brenda) of Letcher SD; two step children Rick Schneider (Janice) of Rapid City SD, and Kathy Schneider (Tony) of Tabor SD; Seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two sisters, Connie (Bill) Parsons of Milesville SD, Kyle Taylor of Gillette WY; two brothers Ed (Bonnie) of Miller SD and Keith Morgan of Billings MT; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by his first wife Mary A (Larsen) Morgan; his parents Homer and Laura Morgan; Brothers Al, Phil, and Kent; sisters in law Lorraine (Al) Morgan, Norlene (Keith) Morgan; brother-in-law Fred (Kyle) Taylor, and a great nephew Kirk Parsons.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 2, at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home in Rapid City.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Crossroads Wesleyan Church in Rapid City, with Pastor Sonny Rosbrugh officiating.

Military graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 3, at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

VISITATION
Thursday, January 2, 2025 - 5-7 p.m.
Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home
Rapid City, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, January 3, 2025 - 10:00 a.m.
Crossroads Wesleyan Church
Rapid City, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Sonny Rosbrugh

MUSIC

PALLBEARERS
Glenn Parsons - Grant Parsons - Josh Morgan
Jesse Morgan - Andy Forshier - Drew Pistilli

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Family and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Friday, January 3, 2025 - 12:30 p.m.
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota

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Sorry to hear about Geralds death. I have 3 cousins in Mary's family. We sure enjoy him. Ed ~ Ed and DeEtte Goss Belle Fourche, SD (1/10/2025)
My deepest sympathies Gladys. Last time I seen you both you were still so happy. Acted like teenagers. lol So glad you had so many wonderful year's together. What a great partnership you had. He will be missed. Take Care ~ Donna Wall (12/30/2024)
My deepest sympathies Gladys and family. He was always a pleasant presence in our office. ~ Greg Sorensen Rapid City (12/29/2024)
Sorry to hear of your loss ~ Tom Clark Pahoa Hawaii (12/28/2024)
Gerald was always so kind and special to me and my children (his neices and nephew). Chad, Janel, and Desiree always remember his love and taking time for them. He will always be carried in our hearts.
So sorry for the pain of death and the sorrow the family is feeling Prayers for peace and God's spirit of comfort. ~ Twilla K Morgan Billings (12/27/2024)
Rapid City SD ~ Ed and Marella Miedema Alps apts (12/27/2024)
My condolences on your loss. I considered Jerry a great friend ~ Donut Lesterville (12/25/2024)
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Morgan family. ~ Aaron Kitterman & family Wichita, Kansas (12/24/2024)
Our deepest sympathy. We considered him a friend, even though we didn't see him very often. ~ Mary Beck 7065 Manchester St. Summerset, SD 57718 (12/22/2024)
We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with Gerald when he came into the meat plant. ~ Oliver & Gayle Carson Kadoka,SD (12/22/2024)
Love you, Grandpa! I'll always remember spending the holidays at your house in Wall with the family. I'll cherish those memories forever. ~ Brandy Roos St Louis Missouri (12/21/2024)
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE ~ A VETERAN (12/21/2024)
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Remember all the time you ha d with him. ~ Carol Lynch (12/21/2024)
Jerry and Family,
My Deepest Sympathy. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Fawna Geigle Sturgis (12/20/2024)
I spoke to Gerry last month and we were going to start sharing family history. I always loved his sense of humor and we shared stories and he told jokes. I remember his humor all my life. My condolances to his family - my cousins. ~ Janeen Trevillyan Sedona, AZ (12/20/2024)