Submitted by: Dan Rich
George J. Morin
Nov. 27, 1917 -- March 5, 2004
George J. Morin, 86, of Mishawaka,
Ind., passed away early Friday morning, March 5, in Fountainview
Place of Mishawaka. He was born Nov. 27, 1917, in Redridge,
Houghton County, Mich., and as a child came to Mishawaka with his
family. George attended Mishawaka schools and at the age of 16
joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. From February 1939 to
December 1945, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy,
where he attained the rank of fireman first class and earned
several stars, including two bronze stars. Following his return
to Mishawaka, he was employed at South Bend Lathe Works. He later
went to work at what is now Rockwell Automation and retired from
there in 1979. George's many memberships included St. Bavo
Catholic Church, BK Club, DeAmicis Club, Elks Lodge #235, VFW
Post #360, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He was an avid
sports fan, and was active in many golf leagues throughout the
area.
George married the former Bertha
"Bert" Temmerman on July 16, 1955, in Mishawaka.
Besides Bert, he is survived by three sons, Rick, Dean and Frank
Morin; a daughter, Sharon Morin; a sister-in-law, Velma Morin;
several grandchildren; and by many nieces and nephews. George was
preceded in death by two sisters, Lenore Hayden and Alice McQueary;
and by four brothers, Robert, Charles, Douglas and Larry Morin.
Cremation has taken place, with burial at a
later date in St. Joseph Cemetery in Mishawaka. Friends are
invited to join the family for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11
a.m. Tuesday, March 9, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka,
with the Rev. Fr. Barry England as celebrant. Visitation will be
in the church one hour prior to the Mass. Memorials are suggested
to St. Bavo Church, 511 7th St., Mishawaka, IN 46544. The family
is being served by the Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral
Home, 503 W. 3rd St., Mishawaka.