Warren Edward Moritz
January 01, 1922 - November 23, 2007
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Warren Edward Moritz
January 01, 1922 - November 23, 2007
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Warren E. Moritz
Born January 1, 1922
I was born on our farm located about 7 miles north of Junction City, Kansas. My parents were Albert Moritz and Agnes Oliver Moritz and I had 5 sisters and two brothers. Mother and Dad gave us lots of love, gentleness and guidance. I remember the fried chicken, watermelon and mother’s cinnamon rolls. Dad took me fishing and hunting-there are many fond memories of both mother and dad.
I went to Pleasant View School to the 7th grade and then to St. Xavier in Junction City for the 8th grade and my Freshman year of High School. I graduated from Junction City High School in May, 1940.
In about 1938 I caught a ride to Seattle and stayed with Aunt Nell and Uncle Dick and cousins Bud and Dorothy for a couple of months. One summer Ted Burnett and I drove to Denver in his Chevy Coupe. We stayed with his sister and also visited cousin Hazel. We climbed Pikes Peak on the cog rail. In the fall of 1940 I worked at Fort Riley in the build up of the fort for the war. I saved enough money to buy a 30 Chevy 2-door and in the spring of 1941 Marcus Stice and I drove to California. I worked for Douglas Aircraft until September of 1942 when I joined the Navy. I was discharged from the Navy in January of 1946.
I was married in March 1943 to Marjorie Benton. We had four children: Michele, Keith, John and Jeanine. They all live and work in Southern California. I have 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. I worked in the construction trade from 1946 until 1984 when I retired.
I met Terry Kater Benny in 1969 and we have been married since 1982. Terry has 3 children, Mary, Linda and Louis, 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. I have spent my time since retirement doing many improvements to our home and yard work and gardening. I started playing golf in 1992. I wish I had started earlier in life as it is much fun. I’ve had a lot of good times and some bad in life but all in all it’s been great. Time passes so fast-it seems only yesterday that Momma was rocking us to sleep, Dad was listening on the crystal set and lots of homework being done around the oak table with a kerosene lamp.
Warren’s Children:
Michele Green
Keith Moritz
John Moritz
Jeanine Schimmel
Warren’s Grandchildren:
Kristie Harnisch
Scott Johnson
Doug Brown
Kevin Moritz
Nicole Browning
Marissa Moritz
Sydney Moritz
Brittney Moritz
Matthew Rosenberg
Shaina Rosenberg
Warren’s Brothers:
Ray Moritz
Robert Moritz
Warren’s Sisters:
Pearl Munyer
RoseAnn Fisher
Helen Lester
22 responses to Warren Edward Moritz
Doug Brown says:
November 26, 2007
Grandpa was much loved and will be greatly missed. I’ll forever remember the holiday parties at his house, the deep sea fishing trip he took me on as a kid and the encouragement & support he gave me in my early adult years to finish school and to always do my best.
Jeanine says:
November 26, 2007
Michele, Keith, John and I had a loving father and we will miss him terribly. I believe he is in the arms of Jesus and surrounded by those who loved him on earth who are in heaven.
John Moritz says:
November 26, 2007
I am grateful that my Father is at Peace.
Michele Green says:
November 26, 2007
Good bye dear father. You will be missed everyday by all who loved you. Until we meet again.
Sydney Moritz says:
November 26, 2007
I love my Grandpa and will miss him very much.