Morris A McCoy

70 Year Resident of St. Paul, MN

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather,

Great-Grandfather and Brother

Died peacefully at home in the presence of his family on April 18. He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ellen. Survived by sons, Frank, Craig and Brian (Rene); daughters, Marilyn (Robert) Mackie, Kathryn (Rodger) Ringham and Renee; cherished grandchildren, Jana Holsenback, Megan (Ben) Popp, Molly (Hunter) Simon, Betsy (Patrick) Mulvehill, Brody McCoy and Wyatt McCoy; 8 great-grandchildren, Luke, Grant, Calvin, Sosie, Hunter, Crawford, Maryn and Gavin; brothers, Kenneth, Richard and Frank; many special relatives and friends. Morris was born in Hamlet, ND, and moved to nearby Wildrose in 1925. He was the eldest of 4 brothers who remained close all their lives. His love of reading and history was evident from an early age and he excelled in school. Morris graduated from Wildrose High School in 1931 and attended Jamestown College and the University of ND. He began his career as a teacher and coach until he settled into a lifelong career with the Railway Postal Service from 1939-1973. During WWII, Morris served in the Ninth Army on the European Theater 1944-45. Morris married Ellen Hansen in 1940 and moved to St. Paul. In addition to the adventures of raising 6 children and being enthusiastic grandparents, they shared a love of family camping trips, playing whist and travel. In 1977, Morris and Ellen hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Always a team, Morris was Ellen's coach and manager when she began a successful running career late in life. When Morris turned 100 years, words were submitted by his family that reflect his character and strong set of values: Genuine, Bookworm, Grounded + Curious, Fair, Steadfast, Generous, Rock Solid, Gentleman, Champion, Willing, Road - Tripper, Studious + Insightful, Unselfish, Precocious, Content, Passionate, Family, and Paterfamilias. We will miss this gentle giant within our family circle. Funeral service 2PM Sun. 4/26/15 at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave., St. Paul. Visitation 1 hour prior. Private interment at Union Cemetery. Special appreciation to daughter, Renee for her devoted care. Donations are preferred to Friends of the St. Paul Public Library.