James Edward Morrow, 84, Kasson
James Edward Morrow, 84, of Kasson, MN, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024; one day before his 85th birthday at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson.
James was born on January 24, 1939 in Dexter to Aurville and Sarah Morrow. He grew up in Dexter and graduated from Elkton High School in 1957 where he played football, basketball, and baseball, and excelled in mathematics. After graduation, he married the love of his life, Sharon Lee Kraft on September 28, 1957 in Elkton. They moved to Kasson and raised five children together. James was employed at IBM in 1957 as an Electrical Engineer and after 35 years he retired in 1992. After retirement, he also worked for Rochester City Delivery.
James loved watching all sports and he played many, including softball, league bowling, skiing, tennis, and golf. He also enjoyed hunting, camping, gardening, and fishing. In fact, he went fishing in Canada with the same group of guys for 51 years, which led to many family “fish fries”. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved spending time with his family, whether it was attending their sporting events and school activities, or including them in his; and his Sunday family breakfasts were legendary.
James was very involved in his community. He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson and served as a Sunday school teacher, usher, and head usher. He was a member of the local Lions Club and worked with many KM Lion projects such as Festival in the Park and Marigold days. He was a proud wrestling Dad and he loved watching his sons and grandsons wrestle. He was a member of the KM Wrestling Booster Club, volunteered and served as president.
James is survived by his children, Natalie Morrow of Kasson, Julie Morrow of Wauwatosa, WI, Trish Morrow-Porter (Bill) of Mantorville, Todd (Tracy) Morrow of Kasson, and Chad (Kristen) Morrow of Sioux City, IA; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-children’ brothers Burton (Mary) Morrow, Jerry (Harriet) Morrow, Richard (Karen) Morrow, and one sister, Dixie (Lorenz) Jech; brother-in-law, Darrell (Ruby) Kraft, and a friend Marge Bamlot. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon, an infant son Terry Lee, his parents Sarah (Stenerson) and Aurville Morrow, brothers Quentin (and wife Inga), Stanley (and wife Muriel), Dennis (and wife Margaret).
Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran in Kasson followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., and a light lunch will follow. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Kasson.
The family sincerely appreciates the loving care of the staff at Prairie Senior living and Moments Hospice.