Robert
J.
Morken
Obituary
Robert J Morken, 92, of Fort Wayne died August 25, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born December 20, 1927 in Fort Wayne and was the son of the late Edward and Alberta Morken. He attended St Jude Catholic School where he became an accomplished violinist by 8th grade. Robert graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1945 and served our country in the U S Army Air Corps in the Philippines. He ran a successful dry cleaning business named Style Cleaners and later became the co-owner of Morken & Morken Reality for many years. He was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Phyllis; daughters, Linda (Ralph) Froelich, Mary Ann (Scott) Waikel, Rosemary (Doug) Beadie, Sarah Markley, Julianne (Bernie) McCormick, Anna (Dan) Mullin and Lisa (Gregg) Grahovac; sons, Joe Morken, Christopher (Jeni) Morken, James Morken, and Michael Morken; 30 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Jane (Don) Dimberio; brother Howard Morken. Robert was preceded in death by his brothers, John Morken and Richard Morken; sisters, Alice Hatfield Rundle and Shirley Fatum. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Friday, August 28, 2020 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 W. State St, with calling and the rosary recited at 10:00 am. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Constant Care or Women's Care Center. The family wishes to thank our nurse Sarah and our Constant Care Team of Heartland Hospice for their compassion and care.
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When I was a kid I used to shovel the parking lot of the dry cleaning business just south of State and Clinton street.
Later in life while working in the mortgage industry our paths crossed again when Bob and his brother Rich opened their realty company on Lake Avenue. Bob Had a great sense of humor and was a wealth of knowledge regarding real estate which helped me in my career. He was kind, generous and just an all around nice guy. He will be missed, My sympathy goes out to his entire family. Rest In Peace Bob.
To the Morken Family
Sorry to hear about Bob. Often think of Phyllis and Bob and the family and how everyone is.
Sincerely,
Connie Littlefield McClurg
It is with deepest sympathy and love for the loss of a great man. Love The Roth’s
David and Cheryl Roth
With deepest sympathy
IMPD SWAT QRF
Kenn, Russ, Javed, Bruce, Pete, Jerome, Brett, Klint, and Matt
Hello Phyllis and family. Being in the real estate industry the last 35 years has provided me the oppurtunity to meet and serve some wonderful people. I believe Sarah that I first met your father when he was helping you acquire a house near Dana off of West State. I always enjoyed my conversations with Bob and felt he really respected me as well. The Graney Family grieves with yours.
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Robert, he was a wonderful man. I remember the hay rides he gave to all his nieces and newphews. May God Bless him and his family always. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
To Julie – Our hearts are with you and the Morken and McCormick families.
Jen and Dave, and Connie and Stu
Mr. Morken was a kind and sweet man with a wonderful sense of humor. He always had a story to share. My heart goes out to you all !
Thinking about you all, sending love from Montana!
-Caylee and John Carullo (Julie’s redhead daughter) and Bill McCormick (Julie’s son)