Gordon L. Morgret

Gordon L. Morgret, 93, of Perry Hall, Maryland, formerly of Everett, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2nd, 2017. He was born Sunday, December 16th, 1923 at his family home in St. Joseph County, Indiana, a son of the late Lawrence O. Morgret and Bessie F. (Gordon) Morgret. On July 15th, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland, he married Maria M. (Farmer) Morgret who passed away on September 24th, 2004. He is survived by their daughters, Karen L. Morgret and husband David P. Dean of Germantown, Maryland, Joanna Lette Wells, a granddaughter Tina Marie Wells and a dear cousin Charlotte McGill and husband Mike McGill of Pittsburgh. Mr. Morgret attended the Trinity Episcopal Church in Towson, Maryland, was a graduate of Everett High School Class of 1942, and began his study of Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University until enlisting in the United States Army in December of 1942. During World War II, Gordon served as a Corporal Tec 5 with Company A 3184th Signal Service Battalion working as a Telephone and Telegraph Installer and Repairman, receiving the European - African - Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, and the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon. After returning home from his service to our country, Gordon resumed his studies at Penn State, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1949. He then worked for many years at his family's farm in Graceville until accepting a position in product development and intellectual property law with Koppers, Inc. having proudly participated in the creation of over 10 patents during his 31-year career until retiring. He was a member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, was an avid Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fan, Penn State sports fan and supporter of the Penn State Alumni Association. Gordon enjoyed spending his free time tinkering with gadgets, either looking to make improvements or creating something new. He also enjoyed being outdoors working in the garden or tending to his lawn. With a dry and witty sense of humor, he will be remembered for his loving and caring ways and willingness to lend a hand wherever it was needed along the way. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 8th 2017 at 11a.m. in the chapel at Dalla Valle Funeral Service, Main Street, Everett with Reverend Nancy Threadgill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, on Saturday from 10:00 am until the hour of service and share memories online at www.dallavalle-everett.com. Burial will be held at Everett Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Everett Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Don to the Arthritis Foundation, 9891 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 101, Columbia, MD 21046.

Visitation Details

Friday, July 7th, 2017 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Dalla Valle Funeral Home

Saturday, July 8th, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am, Dalla Valle Funeral Home

Service Information

Saturday, July 8th, 2017 11:00am, Dalla Valle Funeral Home

Interment Details

Everett Cemetery

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