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Private services were held to celebrate Tom’s life.
RACINE – James Thomas Morrill (Tom), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at the age of 79, in Racine, Wisconsin, following a battle with illness. Born on June 11, 1946, in Ottumwa, Iowa, James was the son of James and Edith Morrill.
Tom was a dedicated family man, celebrating 59 years of marriage to his wife, Karen. They were married in 1966 in their hometown of Waverly, Iowa. Together, they raised three wonderful children: Robin (Adam) Greco, Brooke (Eric) Haney, and Pat (Samantha Gustin) Morrill. His legacy continues through his eight cherished grandchildren: August and Fisher Morrill, Olivia and Holly Solfest, Blythe, Paige, Chloe, and Brighton Haney, all of whom brought immense joy to his life.
Tom graduated from Waverly Shell Rock High School in Waverly, Iowa in 1964. He then attended college for one year before serving in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968. He was stationed at the 5th Army headquarters at Fort Sheridan.
After his military service, Tom attended one year at Gateway Technical College before beginning his career at S.C. Johnson for the next 38 years, where he was known as “JimTom”.
Tom was known for his dry and witty sense of humor, always ready with a clever quip to lighten the mood. He was also an avid supporter of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed sports and activities, including tennis, bowling, baseball, volleyball, archery, and target shooting at the gun range. One of his favorite traditions was the annual fishing trip to Canada with his buddies.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and James Morrill, and his siblings: Ted, Terry, Tim, Toby, and sister Tina.
Tom always loved being with his kids and grandkids, and will be fondly remembered and missed. He was looking forward to the birth of his first great grandchild.
Private services were held to celebrate Tom’s life.
Gary & Gerry Lipor says
Tom was always quiet and fun with his dry sense of humor.
You were never quit sure what he was up to. He was a good man, husband, father & grandfather & friend to all.
Sympathy to you Karen, & your family. May he RIP.
Anonymous says
Karen & family, My Sympathy to all of YOU in the passing of Tom. Let those GREAT MEMORIES dwell in your hearts that were made with your husband, Dad, & Grandpa.
Bonnie Joecken says
Karen & Family, My sympathies are with YOU ALL in the passing of TOM. Know that all YOUR GREAT MEMORIES & LOVE are in your HEARTS with your HUSBAND, DAD, & GRANDPA.
Jim and Jennifer Monaghan says
Heard from your sister and Mike Strottman the sad news. So sorry to hear, our condolences to you and your very close family. We hung around a lot in high school with Pat Jaspers, kept in contact with you guys with class reunions and eventually more funerals. Will never forget the little house on the corner by the hospital as the Morrill home. Our sympathy to you.