Obituary: Charles Morgan

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Charles Morgan

Charles Morgan, Jr., 84, of Iowa City, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Lantern Park Specialty Care in Coralville. Visitation was held on Friday, July 24, at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Lone Tree from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.  Memorial Services followed at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Charles’ family.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

Charles “Chuck” was the son of Charles Robert Morgan and Elsie Elizabeth (Fountain) Morgan. He was born on Nov. 24, 1941, at home in Louisa County. Chuck attended Country School Union #7, in Muscatine. In 1960, he graduated from West Liberty High School, West Liberty. He met his future wife, Lloyse Lou Lenz, on a blind date set up by Ron and Marilyn Baxter. Ron worked with Chuck at 4x4 (a feed business) and Lloyse Lou worked with Marilyn at Owens Brush. Charles and Lloyse Lou were married at Grace United Church of Christ in Lone Tree, on July 3, 1966, by Rev. Roy Shaugnessy.

He was a member of Goshem Gleamers 4-H Club and showed his hogs at the Mus-catine County Fair. He was a barber and truck driver for many years. Chuck re-stored several cars, including a 1955 Chevy Bel Air and enjoyed traveling to car shows.  He was a member of the River Junction Old Settlers Association. Chuck was known for making delicious kolaches and building furniture. 

Chuck is survived by his wife, Lloyse Lou, of 60 years, daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Curtis) Puetz of Sioux Center; son, Robert Peter Morgan of Iowa City; and brothers, Lon and Wade Morgan.

Chuck was preceded in death by his par-ents, sister, Clodean Lord and brother-in-law, Lyle Lord, Jr.

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