Maurice "Morrie" W Kearns Obituary (1929

Buffalo Township- Maurice "Morrie" W. Kearns, age 86, passed away doing what he loved with his farm boots on and his shovel in his hand Friday, December 18, 2015 at his home. He was born January 19, 1929 to Harry and Lorena (Cotter) Kearns in Portage. He graduated from Montello High School in 1947. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Mary Leahy, June 9, 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kingston. They were married for 59 years and blessed with eight children. Morrie lived the life he loved on his farm. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 68 years and served on the board of directors of Marcellon Mutual Insurance for 37 years. Morrie also served as the fire warden for the Buffalo Township for 40 plus years and town chairman for multiple terms. He was a life-long member of St. Andrew Catholic parish. Survivors include his wife Mary; two daughters, Mary-Anne (Steve) Raab and Anna Mae (Chris) Foss; six sons, John (Laurie), Patrick, Bill (Barb), Paul (Christine), Mark (Becki), and Peter; seventeen grandchildren, 4 great-children; three sisters Roseann Brunsman, Kathryn Eckardt, and Jean Rosmonowski; many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother James Kearns, and sister Mary Metcalf. A memorial mass with full military honors will be held Wednesday, December 23 at 10 A.M. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Buffalo Township with Father Paulraj Sellam presiding. Inurnment will follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Morrie's honor may be made to St. Andrew Catholic Church. 2d:{"dateT