John Henry Morgen

Dec. 11, 1933 – Feb. 2, 2017

Age 83 of Poway, CA died in a motorcycle accident on Feb. 2 in Ramona, CA. Born Dec. 11, 1933 in Aberdeen, SD to Christian and Gertrude (Weinreis) Morgen. John was raised in Warner, SD, and served as a proud member of the U.S. Army as a Morse Interceptor.

John worked as an engineer for Sperry/Univac and raised his family in Minneapolis, MN before marrying Gwen Nesse on Oct 1, 1976, adding a young daughter and son to his family. They moved to Poway, CA in 1987 where John worked for Unisys until he retired in 2000.

In retirement John was a passionate volunteer for The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, CA, and a devoted friend to all animals, large and small. A lifelong love of motorcycles gave him endless joy, whether riding across the country with friends, or in his own backyard with his daughter and granddaughters. And with a smile on his face, he enjoyed riding until his very last day.

John is preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Lyvonne, William and Charles. He is survived by his wife, Gwen; sisters Lyola “Fritz” Jensen of San Diego, CA and Dot (Don) Meyer of Mina, SD; sons Mark (Carol) of Roberts, WI, Jay (Debb) of St. Paul, MN, Scott (Lea) of Anchorage, AK, Brian (Sara Ann) Nesse of Morgan Hill, CA, and daughter Dawn (Joe) Winter of Oceanside, CA; and he also leaves behind 15 grandchildren: Craig, Daniel, Ryan, Julia, Sam, Max, Linnea, Kelli, Claire, Kyler, Eliese, Viv, Dom, Kealani and Kealoha; and 2 great grandchildren, Jayden and Kaleb; and many nieces, nephews and beloved pets.

The world is left with a huge hole at his passing. His family and friends are richer for having had him in their lives and he will be truly missed. A military memorial service will be held on Thur., Feb. 23 at 9:30 am at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA. There will be a celebration of life afterwards at the Poway VFW, 12342 Old Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064. Memorials preferred to the family.

Funeral arrangements provided by Miramar Memorial Services, (858) 824-1908.