Robert Dale Morgan, 85, of St. Clairsville, OH died November 11, 2016 in Virginia Beach, VA.
He was born in Shadyside, OH to Joseph Perry and Thelma Kathryn Monahan Morgan and was a graduate of Shadyside High School. After serving in the U.S. Army, he earned degrees from Mount Union College, Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo.
Bob was a band director, teacher, and school administrator in Ohio for 34 years.
He is survived by his longtime friend and very special companion, Jerry Archibald Wood, former wife, Marilynn Weiser Wenner, and four sons, Rob (Lisa), Rik (Anne), Brian (Tam) and Brad (Cathy) with 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4pm -7pm Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Bauknecht- Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Avenue Shadyside, Ohio.
All memorial donations may be made to the Shadyside High School Alumni Merit Scholarship Fund @ TMCFunding.com (CLICK HERE) or the Charity of the Donor’s choice,or merely renew your contact with an old acquaintance.
Condolences may be expressed to Bob’s family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com
Jerry, Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We always enjoyed talking with him. Judy & Mike
Mr. Morgan started me on flute in fifth grade. I became a music major and band director for thirty years. His influence, for sure.
Mr. Morgan was my first music teacher in Woodville, Ohio. I still play my instrument in a community band in NH. He was a wonderful teacher.
Mr. Morgan, as we had to call him back in high school in Woodville, Ohio, was my favorite teacher. I loved anything to do with band, where I played clarinet. He always challenged us to improve our playing ability. Therefore, we had a superior band. I got a chance to talk to him a few years ago at a WHS reunion. I thanked him for his musical guidance & instructions. I also told him that I had begun playing again after 35 years; and now play alto saxophone in 4 community bands in the Toledo area. Music and Band was and still is an important part of my social life. Thank you Mr. Morgan. Rest in peace.
Juanita (Corl) Miller, WHS class of “64”
Sincere sympathy to the Morgan family on the passing of their father/grandfather.
My condolenses to Bob Morgan’s family and friends. While I did not know him, he attended Shadyside High School with my parents. I let my father, George Brannen, know about Bob’s passing. He told me that he considered Bob as his friend and mentor. He also told a story about their days on the 1949 Shadyside basketball team. On Feb 11, 1949, Shadyside played Yorkville; which had a prolific scorer set shooter named Ken Alessi. Bob blocked several of Ken Alessi’s shots during the game. Bob eventually fouled out and after that, Yorkville dominated the game. Final score was Yorkville 103, Shadyside 69; and Ken Alessi scored 70 points.
My Deepest Condolences to the Family of Robert Morgan! Thank You, Fred Patton, Woodville Local School Student!
Jerry, sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and his family.
He was a very nice person.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Robert Dale Morgan, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Robert Dale Morgan, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Bob (Mr. Morgan) was our band instructor at Woodville High School in 1962 when I graduated and during that time we had an outstanding high school band. I was a mediocre clarinet player at best, but Mr. Morgan always made us feel that we were part of a special experience. For many of us at WHS he was THE TEACHER who was not only approachable but a friend who would listen and laugh with us when we were “just being kids”.