A faithful servant of God, Morley Yungblut, 87, passed away peacefully at Telfer Place Long Term Care, Paris, ON, on Dec 30, 2024.  He was born and raised on the family farm in west St. Catharines and attended St. Catharines Collegiate before moving to Welland, where he attended Niagara College, was employed by Atlas Steels for 31 years, and raised his family.

Morley is survived by the love of his life, wife of 62 years Dianne (nee Fuzzen), and treasured children Barry (Kelly) Yungblut, Lori (Rick) Vantfoort, Christopher Yungblut, Karen (Kevin) Murray, and Susan (Brent) Scott.  He will be dearly missed by grandchildren Jayme (Tim), Thomas (Becca), Katie, Nik (Daria), Matt, Sarah (Ben), Mariah, Caleb, Khaya, and Kole, great-grandchildren Noah, Hudson, Audrey and Elise and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.  Morley is survived by his sister Evelyn Parry and was predeceased by his parents Theodore and Susannah Yungblut, brothers Leonard, David, Don, Dennis, and Paul, and sisters Shirley, Marion, and Carolyn.

Morley was a devoted husband, loving father, Poppa, and great-grandfather (aka Great Big Poppa).  He was also a caring neighbour and friend who was endlessly generous with his time and talents. Morley was a long-time, active member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Welland, where he faithfully served as a council member, ministry assistant as well as sharing his skills refinishing floors, pews and painting the exterior. In his spare time, before and after retirement, Morley was an enthusiastic square dancer, world traveler, Toastmaster, gardener, woodworker, handyman, and fan of all generations of Star Trek.  Although he never studied music, Morley masterfully refinished many pianos for the enjoyment of all.  He also took great joy in sharing the crops of his unrivaled raspberry and cucumber patches with his neighbours, friends and family.

Morley’s family is extremely grateful for the care and support provided by numerous volunteers and home care providers in their Welland home, and most recently the staff at Telfer Place Long Term Care

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Dwayne D. Budgell Funeral Home.  Friends will be received at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 57 Griffith St, Welland, Ontario on Thursday January 9, 2025 between 6:30 – 8:30 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church on Friday January 10, 2025 at 11 am. The Reverend Barton Coleman will officiate. A Private Family Interment will follow at St. John’s Public Cemetery, Jordan, ON.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Matthew’s Lutheran Church of Welland or the Niagara Alzheimer’s Society.

Online condolences and donations may be made at www.budgellfuneralhome.ca