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Marilyn Moran
1935 - 2009
Elmer ‘Al’ Moran
1932 - 2011
On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, Marilyn J. Moran,
precious wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and “big sis,” was at
home when she passed away peacefully, at last free to rest in the arms of our
most loving God.
Marilyn was born on Jan. 9, 1935, in Greenland,
Mich., daughter of Walter and Ellen Huhti.
Marilyn grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, proud of her
independent spirit that was rooted in her Finnish heritage and “SISU.”
On Nov. 20, 1954, she married E. Al Moran at
Selfridge Air Force Base in Mount Clemmons, Mich. Eventually, Marilyn and Al settled in
Watertown where they raised their five daughters. Mom was always quick to volunteer her time
and talents to help her girls foster their own independent spirits.
After family, one of Marilyn's greatest joys was
her work with the elderly. She was the
activity director for the Watertown Funster Club for 18 years and then an
activity assistant at Beverly Terrace for 24 years. She was an active member of St. Henry
Catholic Church and the Watertown Lady Elks, and a former member of the
Christian Mothers and Altar Confraternity.
Survivors include her husband, Al of Watertown;
her five daughters, Joyce Moran of Madison, Cathy Moran of Baraboo, Cherie
(Gary) Temple of Madison, Patricia (William) Verridan of Watertown and Teresa
(Paul) Kallstrom-Parker of Appleton; her cherished grandchildren, Jennifer
(Kyle) Heimerl, Laura, Brooke, and Rebekah Kallstrom, Lee Parker, Grace and
Gabriel Stauffacher and Taylor, Sydney and Jack Temple; her
great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Iverson and Gavin; two brothers, Dale Huhti of
Watertown and Russell Huhti of Greenland, Mich.; sisters-in-law, MaryAnn Moran
and Sharon Moran; along with special nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a
brother, Eli Huhti; and a sister in law, Chris Huhti.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11
a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial
in St. Henry Cemetery.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday from
9:30 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Memorials to the American Heart Association or
St. Henry Catholic Church would be appreciated.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Services 500 Welsh Road Watertown
Elmer ‘Al’ Moran
1932 - 2011
With no shortage of faith and family beside him,
Elmer “Al” Moran, 78, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at his home on
Thursday, July 21, 2011.
Al was born on Sept. 27, 1932, in Milwaukee, the
son of Elmer and Evelyn (Kunz) Moran. Al
was the loving husband to Marilyn for 54 years until her death in August of
2009.
Al proudly served in the Air Force
during the Korean conflict. He began
his lifelong career as an insurance agent in 1956 with the Catholic Knights and
later became an independent agent, establishing the Al Moran Agency through
which he served the community and surrounding area with the highest integrity
for over 40 years.
He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and
Watertown Elks Lodge No. 666. Al enjoyed
hunting and golfing and had collected stamps since he was a young boy. He was well known for his wine making and
often received fruit from his friends, many of whom then enjoyed the fruits of
his labors. Al was always up for
watching a Packers or Brewers game.
Al is survived by his five daughters, Joyce
Moran of Madison, Cathy Moran of Baraboo, Cheryl (Gary) Temple of Madison,
Patricia (William) Verriden of Watertown and Teresa
(Paul) Parker of Appleton; his grandchildren, Grace and Gabriel Stauffacher, Taylor, Sydney and Jack Temple, Jennifer
(Kyle) Heimerl, Laura, Brooke and Rebekah Kallstrom and Lee Parker; his great-grandchildren Nevaeh,
Iverson, Gavin, Ezrah and Miles. Al is further survived by a sister, Mary Ann
Moran of Pewaukee; brothers-in-law, Dale Huhti of
Watertown and Russ Huhti of Greenland, Mich.; along
with numerous special nieces, nephews and friends.
He is further preceded in death by his parents
and a brother, Gerald Moran.
A celebration of Al’s life will be held on
Tuesday at noon at St. Henry Catholic Church with Father Brian Wilk
officiating. Burial will be in St. Henry Cemetery. A visitation for family and
friends will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is
serving the family.
As his daughters it was a gift for each of us to
be able to honor dad’s wish to spend his last days in the home he dearly loved.
It would not have been possible without the compassionate support of the
wonderful staff of Rainbow Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to Rainbow Hospice or St. Henry Catholic Church.
With his words of
wisdom to guide us and our memories of him held close to our hearts we find
comfort in knowing our parents are together again.