Duane R. Morris, 86, a long time resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday July 5, 2013 at Williams Bay Care Center in Williams Bay, WI. Duane Richard Morris was born in Rhinelander, WI on November 21, 1926 the son of the late Vernon and Frances Morris. He was a graduate of Rhinelander High School in Rhinelander, WI and then from Milwaukee State Teachers College in Milwaukee, WI. He was a Veteran serving with the United States Navy. He was a teacher and basketball coach at Badger High School in Lake Geneva for many years and then, after leaving Badger, he was Principal at Traver School for several years.
Duane is survived by: 2 children; a son Jon Morris of Tampa, FL and a daughter Nancy Morris of Lake Geneva, WI and a grandson Clayton Morris.
Memorial services will be held at a future date. Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lake Geneva is assisting the Morris family with arrangements. To sign the on-line guest registry please click: view/sign condolence book at the bottom of this page.