Lane Frederick Morse, age 91, of Red Oak, Iowa formerly of Emerson, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak.

Lane Morse was born October 27, 1933, in rural Hastings, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Dora (Davis) Morse. He lived in the Hastings area for most of his younger life and walked to a country school until he was out of the eighth grade. Lane moved to the Emerson area in 1948. He was a hard worker. He worked after school and on weekends at Hascall's Grocery Store. After graduating in 1952, Lane worked at the Supper Club, east of Emerson, whenever he was needed. Through the years, Lane worked at Lakin Implement, Emerson Post Office and had his own service trucks as a Standard Oil agent. He retired after 20 years at Interstate 35 Telephone Company. Lane was married to Carolene Walker on July 9, 1955. They were blessed with 2 children, Kevin Lane and Karla Jayne. Lane and Carol enjoyed many camping and fishing trips with their children.

After he retired in 1996, Lane and Carol spent several years touring the United States in their camper, meeting and enjoying new friends. He was proud to have traveled to 43 of the 50 states in their camper. In 2010, Lane and Carol moved to Lake Wakonda, Nebraska and spend many hours fishing and boating. Due to health concerns, they moved to Plattsmouth, Nebraska and later Red Oak, Iowa to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law. Lane enjoyed woodworking and helping family and friends solve remodeling projects. He was a former deacon at the Emerson Baptist Church, Emerson Fire Chief and Past Master of the Masons, President of the Emerson Community Club and a proud member of the Emerson Cemetery Association. He was a strong family man. Lane loved having coffee breaks with their loving and devoted daughter, Karla, and spending time with their 6 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Lane was well liked and a friend to all.

Lane was preceded in death by his parents; son: Kevin Lane Morse in June 2002 and 3 sisters: Roberta Mitchell, Betty Riley and Alice Lewis. Survivors include his wife: Carol Morse of Red Oak, Iowa; daughter: Karla Pearson and husband Calvin of Red Oak, Iowa; daughter-in-law: Mary Bolton and husband John of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; six grandchildren: Daniel Morse and wife Katie of Tabor, Iowa; Gena Briggs and husband Matt of New Albany, Ohio; Tianna Fisher and husband Richard of Red Oak, Iowa; Kristine Morse of Tabor, Iowa; Kara Yocum and husband Jared of Mound City, Missouri; and Caleb Morse and wife Elayna of Tabor, Iowa; 20 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 20, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak, Iowa with visitation with the family one hour prior to the service. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the Emerson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church in Red Oak.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.