Joshua R. Morgan

I met Josh at Oshkosh in 2000 and was part of the cheer and stunt team with him. Josh was a good guy and a great friend. He took my under his wing and we would often watch Monday night football games together. We would have a standing 5 - 10 dollar bet on the game in which he would let me pick the team first and then would even spot me points in some cases. I will cherish the memories of those evenings and how Josh’s dry sense of humor made me laugh through most of the game. Although I didn’t stay closely connected to josh after Oshkosh, I enjoyed seeing some occasional posts on Facebook to check in on my friend. I feel honored to have known josh and I am saddened that he left us too soon. Rest In Peace my friend and I hope to see you again.

I met Josh a few years ago when he moved in next door with Katherine and the boys. Our first good chat was on Halloween night when they were trick or treating with Chance and Elias. Both my wife, Peggy and I were excited to have a young family next door as our boys are now all grown and we could have some “boy energy” nearby again. While it has been difficult the last year and a half to build neighborhood friendships, it wasn’t hard to see how dedicated Josh was to being a good dad to Chance and Elias. He would spend countless hours giving hay rides in the back of their riding lawn mower for his boys and other neighbor kids. Playing catch in the back yard for hours. He even asked me once if it was okay for Chance to run patterns into our yard. He was getting so big that they needed a little more space to air the ball out. Josh was so worried about being a good neighbor and was afraid this would be an imposition. I never got the opportunity to tell him that it is just a joy seeing their boys run through the yard having fun with their dad. Just recently we were hanging out on the deck watching the Bucks playoff game and Josh and Chance joined us. Josh slyly said that “he was breaking the rules keeping Chance up past his bedtime”. Peggy remarked to me afterwards what an amazing bond the two of them had and how they talked strategy and players throughout the game. We hope that Chance remembers that moment with his dad. It certainly was special for us to be a part of that with both of them. We also had a great laugh when they bought a trampoline for their back yard. He told me he was going for the parent of the year award. Two hours into assembly he said “I’m ready to give the award back.” He certainly did have a wry sense of humor. Hours later the sounds of his boys playing with the neighborhood kids was the payoff for him. A great dad and a great neighbor. And your boys are welcome in the yard anytime, Josh. Rest easy.

As a classmate of Josh's in middle school and high school I was never the "popular" or "cool" kid. I had hand me down clothes due to being from a poorer family. Josh NEVER made fun of or belittled me in private or in front of other kids. He was always respectful and kind. I may not have kept in touch over the years but he had my respect from day one. Another one lost too soon. RIP 🙏

I met Josh in early 2019. We only met once but spoke regularly. He helped me navigate the waters as a new dealer. Along the way we got to know each other on a personal level; Josh was very proud of his kids and wife. He was one of the most patient, caring people I've gotten to know in a long time. Every call was full of laughs - he knew how to make you smile even on a rough day. I remember him telling me about his dog getting bitten at doggy daycare, leaving him speechless when I asked why the caretakers are biting dogs. I will miss Josh dearly, and am grateful to have had him in my life. His legacy will live on.

Josh was a friend. In one of our meetings he brought his baby Chance, and let me hold him almost the whole hour. He trusted me and we genuinely hit it off. Haven't seen him for a couple years, but still considered him a friend.