Robert Morgan

Robert Wilson Morgan (10/7/1946-9/11/2022) Bob Morgan of Cedar Falls passed away on September 11, 2022, at home with Linda, his wife of 38 years, by his side. He was under the care of UnityPoint Hospice after a cancer diagnosis. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and attended 18 different schools before his high school graduation from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis. He earned his undergraduate degree from Denison University in Granville, OH, and eventually settled in St. Johnsbury, VT. He and Linda met in the early 80s and were married in their backyard in 1984, with daughters Sarah and Jess as witnesses. The family moved to Cedar Falls, IA, in 1990. Bob and Linda instilled their love of music and the performing arts in both of their daughters, starting with family performances with the Danville Summer Singers in Vermont, and continuing with the Waterloo Community Playhouse, Blackhawk Children’s Theatre, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, the Cedar Valley Singers, and the Metropolitan Chorale. Memorable roles include “Curly” in Oklahoma and “Bob Cratchit” in A Christmas Carol. He was a founding member of the Cedar Trails Partnership in 1995 and continued to advocate for safe biking throughout his life. He was a writer/photographer/gardener and wrote many published articles on these subjects. In 2006, Bob wrote and illustrated Biking Iowa: 50 Great Road Trips and Trail Rides. He was also a substitute teacher in middle and high schools in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, and is best known for his “pirate” lectures. Bob and Linda traveled extensively together, riding tandem bicycle on tours through the US and Europe, including the entire length of the Mississippi River (in stages), the Natchez Trace, circumnavigating Lakes Erie and Michigan, and lots more time spent on Lake Michigan. The couple logged close to 100,000 miles on four tandem in the last 31 years. Bob’s last ride with Linda was on July 22nd, in Mackinaw City, MI. His favorite role was a Papa to Brandon and Nora, celebrating many adventures on bikes, becoming a master “Settlers of Catan” player, and supporting their many accomplishments. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Porter Morgan and Mary Church Wilson Morgan, brother William Howard Morgan, and nephew Daniel Morgan. He is survived by wife Linda Schultz Morgan; daughters Sarah Fuhrmeister of Los Angeles, CA, and Jess Morgan Cullinan (John) of Los Alamos, NM; grandchildren Brandon Robert Cullinan of Seattle, WA, and Nora Jean Cullinan of Los Alamos, NM; and sisters Mary Love (Mimi) Morgan of McKinleyville, CA; and Margaret Porter (Peg) Morgan of Woodbine, GA. The world was lost a true gentleman, friend, brother, father, papa and husband. Bob was a great storyteller and conversationalist and will be missed by all who knew and loved him – days are a little darker without him. He will forever be remembered with a heart larger than life and a sharp sense of humor. Bob’s family will have a warm and casual celebration of his life on Sunday, September 18th, at the Lodge building of George Wyth State Park, from 2pm to 4pm. Those who cared for Bob are invited to bring their best memories involving him, as well as a favorite snack or beverage. We’ll spend the afternoon sharing our love for him and remembering his appreciation for life. A family-directed memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Trails Partnership, P.O. Box 275, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.

Robert Morgan

October 7, 1946 - September 11, 2022