Kingsley, Iowa – Morris S. Nissen, 72, of Kingsley passed away on Sunday November 19, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday November 25, 2017 at the Johnson – Earnest Funeral Home with Rich Krosch officiating and interment at Kingsley Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday November 24, 2017 from 2-7 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Morris was born May 5, 1945 in Kingsley, IA to Simon & Maggie (Meister) Nissen. He graduated from Kingsley High School and was a lifelong resident. Morris painted for a living and enjoyed singing, dancing and helping others. He was an avid sports fan; following the Dodgers, Lakers, and Rams and even participated in sports himself for many years. Morris was instrumental in the athletic development of youngsters in the area as well. He would often facilitate pick-up baseball and basketball games in the community. Morris was a kind, generous and giving man who could not say no when asked for help.

Those honored to share Morris’s life are his special friend; Dianne Clark and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and a brother; Delmer.

Memorials can be given in his name to Kingsley High School Scholarship Fund

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