Loving husband, father and grandfather, Maurice “Moe” Patrick Morgan, passed away on May 19,2022 at the age of 87. Moe was born to Harold and Ella Morgan on February 27, 1935. He and his five siblings spent most of their childhood in Omaha, Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1957. Moe will be remembered as a patriot who loved his country and its flag. He returned to Omaha, where he remained for the rest of his life. He found his calling when he joined the Omaha Fire Department, where he served as a firefighter for 32 years. He was best known for delivering his quick wit with a twinkle in his eye, and he will be remembered for his kindness and compassion.
Moe was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Joellen, Jerome, Mary Ann, and Lucille; and daughter-in-law, Holly Thibault Morgan. He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Patricia “Patty” Morgan of Omaha; brother, Thomas Morgan of Arizona; daughter, Maria Morgan-Butcher of San Francisco; sons, Michael Morgan of Omaha, Matthew Morgan of Yellowstone, and Mario Morgan of Omaha; grandchildren, Margaret and Benjamin Morgan-Butcher, Jake and Emily Morgan; step-grandchildren, Amanda and Michael Ilg, and Nora and Reid Morgan; stepson, Brian McQuiddy of Fredericksburg, Virginia; brother-in-law, Dennis Blackman; nephew, David Blackman; nieces, Jenny Hamlin; Becca Lipari; and great-nephews and great nieces, Teddy Blackman, Reed, Bennett, and Cate Hamlin; and Janie Lipari.
On behalf of the Morgan Family, a special thank you to the staff of Brighten Gardens and Suncrest Hospice for the kindness and loving care given to Moe.
SERVICE: Thursday, June 9, 2022, 11am, at Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Rd. Honors will be provided by the U.S. Air Force and the Omaha Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice.