Dr. Robert E. Morin
May 06, 2009
Robert E. Morin, 82, died May 6, 2009 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. Visitation will occur one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Bob was born November 8, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Ruth and Aime Morin.
He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. Upon his honorable discharge he attended Northwestern where he performed his graduate and undergraduate work. While attending Northwestern he met the love of his life, Catherine Myers, who would be his wife for the next 60 years.
After graduation from Northwestern he then went on to receive his PhD from the University of Wisconsin. Bob has held the title of professor at many institutions; University of Arizona, University of Texas, Kent State and University of Northern Iowa. He served as Dean of the College of Business and Behavioral Sciences at UNI for many years. While at UNI, Bob created the Academic Scholarship Program for Social and Behavioral Sciences. These two and four year scholarships reward students who may have never had the opportunity to attend college.
Bob was very active in the Cedar Falls Rotary Club and the Rotaract for many years. He enjoyed UNI sports, working with UNI students, traveling, photography, golf, and the Chicago Cubs. Above all, Bob loved spending time with his family.
Bob is survived by; his loving wife Cathy; daughter, Patty (Denny) Bole; son, Mark Morin and his fiancé Jewel Doig; his grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew and Leah. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Falls Rotary Club, P.O. Box 301, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 in loving memory of Bob.
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Meg Swanson (Peggy)
05/22/2009
Dear Cathy and kids; I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please receive my sympathy and condolence for your loss. I'm sorry we've lost touch over the last few years. I googled Bob this morning because I wanted to locate you and tell you that Wally died just a few weeks ago on April 19; so then I learn of Bob's death. I know they have not been close lately but they were as kids and young adults; interesting that they pass within weeks of each other. Wally was diagnosed with a brain tumor a year ago last December; he lasted longer than was originally predicted.
Again, my sympathies and good wishes to all of you. Meg
Karma Z. Cahill
05/10/2009
Dear Cathy, Patty and Mark and families,
I send my deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Bob. I had no idea you were in the Des Moines area, or I would have contacted you sooner.
My memories of Bob were his great kindess, great smmile and sense of humor. I remember being such a novice golfer and going to Twilight at Beaver Hills and being a complete duffer. He was so jovial about it all.
I know Bob was respected by all his colleagues on the faculty and administration at UNI. It was so fun to be friends of yours during that time in my life.
I am hoping your faith has served you well during his illness and will sustain you during this grieving period. You will be in my prayers as you regroup your lives to cope with his absence.
I send fondest greetings for your well being.
Warmly,
Karma
Karma Z. Cahill
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Ankeny, IA 50023
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