Walter D. MorganSauk RapidsFort Dodge1/10/1924-8/7/2017Walter D. Morgan, 93, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids. As a former resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Walter's visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with the funeral service at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 14 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Fort Dodge. Interment will be at North Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted with Gunderson Funeral Home in Fort Dodge.Walter was born on January 10, 1924, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Frank C. and Jessie (Bruster) Morgan. He was reared and educated in Marshalltown where he graduated in 1942. In 1943, he entered the U.S. Army and was admitted as a cadet to the Army Specialized Training Program at Kansas State University. He was then transferred to the 97th Infantry Division that engaged in the last combat of World War II in Europe, receiving the Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star. His division was next transferred to the Asian theatre where he served in the Army of Occupation in Japan until he was discharged in 1946. Walter was united in marriage to Ellen J. Elberry on April 29, 1944, in Marshalltown. He was in the grocery business in Marshalltown, and in 1950, the family moved to Clarion where he owned and operated a meat market. In 1956, the family moved to Fort Dodge where he managed the meat department at Fort Dodge Fruit and Grocery until going to Randalls where he retired in 1989. Following retirement, he served 10 years as a volunteer van driver, transporting veterans to the V.A. Medical Center in Des Moines.Walter enjoyed travel, biking, sports, classic cars, and was an avid reader. He was a devoted husband and dearly loved his family. His deep faith was evident in his life. He was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was a past member of Fort Dodge Lions, Kiwanis Club, and H.O.M.E. Inc. He was a life member of VFW Post 1856 and #29.Walter is survived by his wife, Ellen, of Sauk Rapids; daughters Marsha (Dr. Ronald) Elg of St. Cloud, and Colleen (Randy) Peltz of Ringsted, IA; four grandchildren: Holly (JD) Anderson of Sartell; Matthew (Katie) Peltz of Lakeville; Heidi (Jason) Ness of St. Cloud; Emily  (Scott) Gaskill of Iowa City. He is also survived by eleven great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jessie Morgan, brother Wilbur, and two infant grandchildren.The family would like to thank the Good Shepherd Community for their caring support and love. Memorials are preferred.