Merril H. Morris

Merril Morris, age 66, of Danbury, NE, passed away peacefully, at "the farm" on Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1954, to Howard and Ardith (White) Morris. Merril attended and graduated from Holbrook High School. Following high school, Merril began working at Mittens Truck Stop in Oakley, KS, where he met the love of his life, Rene Brungardt. They were united in marriage on May 22, 1976. They had just celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary. Merril and Rene had three children: Shauna, Eric and Brent. He was the best Dad and Papa that anyone could ask for. Merril began working for the Sauvage Gas Company in 1982, where he continued working until the day he passed. Merril farmed ground in both Nebraska and Kansas. He was one of the hardest workers you would have ever meet and he would not hesitate to help out anyone. Merril was an honest, hard-working man who loved his family dearly. When he wasnt in the field you could find Merril hunting, working in his garden, cooking his chicken noodle soup, or simply just driving around the pastures with his family enjoying life on the farm. He is preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Kenneth and Berniece Brungardt; three brothers-in-law: Mike, Gary, and Brian Brungardt. Merril is survived by his wife, Rene of Danbury; daughter, Shauna and husband Mike Petzold of Kearney; two sons: Eric and fianc Kim of McCook, Brent and wife Meghan of Jackson, TN; four grandchildren: Kacie Schwaderer, Sofie Schwaderer, Allison Priddy and Cole Morris; half-brother, Larry Morris and his dogs: Husker, Maddie and Mia. Memorial Service

Saturday, August 14, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM