Sterling "Mort" Morton

H. Sterling "Mort" Morton, 84, of Albion, NE passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society, Albion, NE.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at St Michael's Catholic Church in Albion, NE with Fr. John Norman and Deacon John Starman officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Albion, NE. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at the church with a 7:00 p.m. wake service.

Memorials are suggested to the family for a later designation. Levander Funeral Home of Albion, NE is in charge of the arrangements.

Howard Sterling Morton, son of Howard and Margaret (Volkman) Morton was born on September 22, 1938, in Omaha, NE. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Omaha, NE. He attended Omaha Tech High School. Later, he enlisted in the Army National Guard.

On October 29, 1960, Sterling was united in marriage to Nancy Savela at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Omaha, NE. From this union Sterling was blessed with five children. The couple started their life together in Omaha before moving to Papillion, Norfolk, Pierce and finally making their home in Albion.

Sterling was USDA federal meat inspector for most of his life as well as working at the Albion Locker and Runza.

Sterling was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was a 4-H Leader for Jr. Horseman in Pierce, NE. Sterling enjoyed fishing, farming, Nebraska sports and Cursillo. He will be remembered for bringing kids joy during Christmas as Santa Claus and his strong unwavering faith.

Those left to remember Sterling is his wife of 63 years Nancy Morton of Albion, NE; five children: Lisa (Chris) Otto of Oxford, OH; Jeffrey (Rochelle) Morton of Lincoln, NE; Bradley (Janet) Morton of Columbus, NE; David Morton of Lincoln, NE; Kelly (John) Starman of Petersburg, NE; 17 grandchildren: Nicholas, Jonathan, Patrick and Daniel Otto; Heather and Christie Morton; Scott, Ryan and Megan Morton; Liam, Alahnnah, Susan and Cameron Morton; Sarah Vàzquez; Greg, Peter and Matthew Starman; 14 great-grandchildren; brother: Deryle (Nadine) Morton of Lincoln, NE; sister: Pam (Jack) Landrum of Monticello, IN; sister-in-law: Joyce (John "Ray") Katainen of Columbus, NE; along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Howard Morton and Margaret (Volkman) Morton Andersen; stepfather: Dexter Andersen; brother-in-law: Dale Savela.