Micheal “Mick” Morton passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2024. He was born Aug. 22, 1939, in Bassett, to Matthew and Agnes (Knapp) Morton.
Mick grew up in Bassett and graduated from Rock County High School in 1954. He was a dedicated athlete and went on to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University, where he played football and was on the track and field team. Mick graduated from Wesleyan with his teaching certificate. While in Lincoln, Mick met and married the love of his life, Marilynn Joyce Morton. They married in 1957 and moved to Crete, where Mick taught high school chemistry and sciences for 33 years. Mick was a track and field coach for most of those 33 years as well as a football coach for all ages.
Mick was dedicated to his students and athletes and never met one he didn’t like. Mick was active in Sertoma and the community. He loved woodworking and going to auctions to find more items to fix up.
Mick was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Agnes Morton; his brother, Butch Morton; sister, JoAnn Kuehler; and his wife, Joyce Morton.
Mick is survived by his three children, Zane (Karen) Morton of Hermann, Missouri, Todd (Sara) Morton of Eagle, and Julie Steinmeyer of Waverly, and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is to be set at a later date for Mick and Joyce. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Arbor Day Foundation. Arrangements by Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home.
