Daniel Roger Morse

NORFOLK – Memorial service for Daniel Roger Morse, 78, of Norfolk, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Military rites will be provided by the VFW Post 3602 and American Legion Post 88 of Stanton, and the United States Army Honor Guard. Roger passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Roger was born on February 22, 1946, to Daniel and Marie (Eberly) Morse in Lusk, Wyoming. His family later moved to Brush, Colorado, where he graduated from Brush High School. Roger pursued his education at the University of Northern Colorado and Chadron State College, earning a bachelor’s degree from both institutions. In 1973, Roger met Cheryl Spooner, and the two were married on May 20th of that year in Brush, Colorado. The couple moved to Norfolk in 1989. Roger worked for the state of Nebraska, where he was honored as Employee of the Year in 2005—an accomplishment he was very proud of. Roger worked as a custodian at the Norfolk Veterans Nursing Home. Roger and Cheryl had a deep passion for travel, visiting all 50 states over the years. When not traveling, Roger enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog, Dexter, and was known for his love of training dogs to perform new tricks. He and Cheryl were also very active in their community, participating in card clubs and potlucks with a close-knit group of friends each month. Roger was also a dedicated Denver Broncos fan. He was deeply involved in the Stanton VFW Post 3602, attending many meeting and always willing to help with tasks. Roger is survived by his wife, Cheryl Morse of Norfolk; son Kevin (Trisha) Morse of Eagle, NE, and their children Milena, Sasha, and Alice; son-in-law Brad Edmundson of Omaha, NE, and his son Aiden; one sister, Gail Penn of Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Michelle Morse Edmundson. 1 infant grandson Victor Lee Morse, siblings, Ernest Morse & Diane Pfiefer. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Daniel Roger Morse

February 22, 1946 - February 8, 2025