Richard Morenus

Born: February 5, 1929

Died: June 15, 1981

Married: Kiyo Kobori

Children:

Richard G. Morenus was a World War II veteran and Korean War veteran.

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Press-Republican, 16 June 1981

Richard G. Morenus

SARANAC LAKE — Richard Gene Morenus, 52, died Monday at Veteran's Hospital in Albany.

He was born in Pulaski on Feb. 5, 1929, the son of David Charles and Doris (Parson) Morenus.

He joined the Navy at the age of 15, and later joined the Marine Corps. He served in two wars.

Mr. Morenus was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans in Plattsburgh and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Pulaski.

Survivors include his wife, the former Kiyo Kobori of Saranac Lake; his mother of Woodville; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Maitland of Woodville; four nephews and one niece.

Calling hours will be Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Keough and Sons Funeral Home in Saranac Lake.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at St. Bernard's Church, with the Rev. John Jonkovig as celebrant.

Burial will be in the parish cemetery.