Edwin Lanny Morris
In loving memory of Edwin "Lanny" Morris, who departed on November 12, 2023, after 13 years with Parkinson's Disease. Lanny, a devoted husband of 48 years, a father of three and a grandfather, leaves behind a legacy of love and commitment. With a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, he served as a project engineer and environmental coordinator at Wisconsin Electric (WE Energies).
An Eagle Scout and Purdue University alum, Lanny embodied values of integrity and perseverance. His passion for outdoor activities, such as bicycling and hiking, reflected a zest for life. Notably, he was an avid enthusiast of Apple products, showcasing a keen interest in technology. Additionally, Lanny generously shared his love for soccer as a former RASA (Racine Area Soccer Association) coach, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of young athletes.
Lanny's nurturing spirit extends to his surviving family: his beloved wife Santa Maria "Sandy" Morris, cherished children Catherine (Geoffrey) Maita, Lindsay (Matthew Sirolly) Morris, and Erik Morris, along with the joy of his life, granddaughter Giana Maita.
The family is grateful for the support of family and friends, especially Mary Petikyan and her stellar, compassionate staff at Mary's Chateau II in Van Nuys, CA, who cared for Lanny for the past year and a half.
May memories of Lanny be a source of comfort and inspiration during this difficult time.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. The Foundation is the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, with more than $800 million in high-impact research funded to date.
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