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Ralph M.J. Morrison

1927 ∼ 2026

Ralph M.J. Morrison

Ralph M.J. Morrison, 98 years old, lifelong resident of Kenosha, WI passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Library Terrace Assisted Living, Kenosha, WI.

He was born December 15, 1927, in Kenosha, WI, the son of the late Oscar and Edith (Johnson) Morrison. Ralph graduated from UW-Madison and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Deanna Olson on May 15, 1965, and she preceded him in death in 2015.

Ralph was a talented musician, he excelled in playing the trumpet and was a member of several bands in his lifetime; the Racine Concert Band, Belle City Brassworks, Kenosha Pops Concert Band, UW Parkside Community Band and the St. Paul Lutheran Church Brass Ensemble were some of his affiliations.

Survivors include cousins, Ted Borstad, Don Borstad, Terrence Hall, Lori Spiers, Katherine Skoglund, Rebecca Creameans, Lucinda Desgranges, Patricia Lasley, Marlene Quail, Norma Jean Walter, and Mary Jane Grohnke.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8760 37th Avenue, Kenosha, WI. Funeral services with military honors will take place at 11:00 a.m., and entombment will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Somers, WI.

Condolences

Gregg Maki August 19, 2026
Rest in peace Ralph, except when you are up there playing. You are an inspiration for all to stay active and live life one day at a time. You have set a high bar for everyone in Belle City Brassworks and it was a pleasure sharing the 2nd Cornet row with you. God Speed.
Jana Paulsen August 18, 2026
I’m so sad to hear the passing of Ralph. Playing in Kenosha Pops with him has been a pleasure over the years and he will be deeply missed. ❤️
Michael Bennett August 15, 2026
I have only known Ralph for about five years, as a Belle City Brass member. His cheerful spirit and perseverance have inspired me in my own old age. May light eternal shine on him.
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Services & Events

event Visitation

location_on St. Paul's Lutheran Church 8760 37th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53142
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schedule Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

event Funeral Service with Military Honors

location_on St. Paul's Lutheran Church 8760 37th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53142
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schedule Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM

event Entombment

location_on Sunset Ridge Memorial Park 4300 Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI, 53144
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schedule Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM