Mark D. Morgan, 62, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his home.
Mark was born on January 3, 1958 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Louis D. and Charlotte E. (Grossman) Morgan.
He was a member of the Scottish Rite, 32nd Degree and MoilaShrine Temple, both of St. Joseph, MO. He was honored to serve as Moila Potentate in 2018 and as director of the Moila Hot Sand Bugs. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #64 A.F. & A.M. of Wathena, Kansas and served as councilman for the cities of Wathena and Troy. Mark was a Journeyman Lineman by trade, however recently he was employed with MCON driving truck number 04.
Mark married Janet Spellmeier on September 18, 1982. She survives of the home.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles “Chuck” Morgan.
Additional survivors: 3 daughters; Courtney Shaw, (Tyler) and granddaughters Morgan and Luna
Whitney Meng, (Darryl) and grandson Otto
Bailey Matney (Jake)
Sister, Sheila Higdon (Steve Moppin)
Numerous nieces and nephews
Mark was a devoted husband, father, and Papa. He was very passionate about sports, especially the Kansas Jayhawks, and nobody was exempt from his pranks. In addition, he was actively involved with his daughters and spent many summers coaching softball. He remains undefeated in family games of H.O.R.S.E.
The family expresses their gratitude to Dr. AJ & staff and NEK Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Moila Transportation Fund or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Due to the current conditions related to the virus outbreak there will be no scheduled family visitation. Please visit the funeral home website @ www.harmanrohde.com to leave your online condolences to the family. It's with great regret that due to the restrictions placed upon us at this time, we are not allowed to have open visitation.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
