Moris Eduardo Gonzalez, 68, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, June 1, in St. Paul, Minnesota, at Our Lady of Peace surrounded by loved ones.
Moris was born March 12, 1956, in Tiquisate, Escuintla - Guatemala, to parents Julio Gonzalez and Rosalia Gonzalez Miralles. He was the fifth of seven children. As a young boy, Moris enjoyed playing on his family’s soccer team with his brothers and working on cars with his dad.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary; children, Moris Gonzalez II (Brittany Maki), Rosalia Gonzalez, Lucas Gonzalez (Anita Paul) and Elena (Michael) Herrle; seven grandchildren; siblings, Irma, Sandra, Ody and Hugo; and many nieces and nephews.
Moris was born and raised in Guatemala and came to the United States in his twenties. He shortly met his lifelong soul mate, Mary, and got married in 1981. Moris and Mary went on to have four children and built their life together, in St. Croix Falls. As a father, Moris instilled valuable life lessons that taught his children hard work pays off. Moris worked in various manufacturing roles, and had a passion for artistic work. Moris’ favorite job was working as a stained-glass glazer creating beautiful works of art. Moris retired in his early sixties and enjoyed watching movies with his wife, gardening, spending time with grandchildren and catching any soccer game that was on (even if it was a repeat).
Moris will be missed by his family and friends, but his memory will never be forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Julio and Jorge Gonzalez.
Arrangements were through Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola, Wisconsin. Condolences can be expressed online at grandstrandfh.com.
