Paul Morton

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Paul Mosling Morton on December 20, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on April 4, 1949, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to the late John and Lucille Morton. Paul lived a life rich with adventure, service, and love.

Paul gave his heart and soul to his family, friends and work. He was always whiling to help, teach or console others with a great story to share or knowledge that he learned. Paul's spirit and laughter will be deeply missed by his family and all who were blessed to know him.

After graduating from Oshkosh West High School in 1967, Paul answered the call of duty and served in the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Navy, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. In 2019, Paul was honored for his service by taking a trip with the Old Glory Honor Flight.

In 1971, Paul married his beloved wife, Karen Lisek, and together they embarked on one heck of journey. His career took him on a winding path across the Midwest, starting with Leach Company, Bucyrus-Erie in ID, and General Dynamics in OH. Eventually, Paul and his family returned to the Fox Valley where he was hired by the Ogilvie's at Pierce, and later Oshkosh Defense, where he dedicated himself until his retirement in 2011. Paul was proud to have authored three books on the history of Oshkosh Truck, a legacy intertwined with his family's history: his grandfather being a co-founding partner.

Paul cherished the time he spent with family and friends, especially his two grandsons. Whether volunteering at the EAA Museum, the ThedaCare Cancer Center, Meals on Wheels or sorting through stacks of slides at the Soo-Line archives he committed his time to serving others. Paul was a kid at heart and enjoyed putting on his conductor suit and volunteering at the Green Bay Railroad Museum for the Thomas the Tank engine Events.

Paul was an avid boater his whole life, whether being on his grandfather's paddle wheel boat or later in life when he owned his own boats, he loved being out on the water. In retirement Paul and Karen went on cruises all over the world.

He enjoyed the holidays as well as collecting memorabilia from both Chicago Northwestern and Oshkosh Truck. He loved classic Honda motorcycles and AMX's both of which he owned.

Paul is survived by his wife, Karen Morton; two children, Kelly Morton and Benjamin (Jennifer) Morton; 2 grandchildren, Jackson and Mitchell; his sister, Lynne McKnight along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Paul is proceeded in death by his parents John (Jack) Morton and Lucile Morton Grams, brothers John G Morton and Ralph (Rusty) Morton and his with Patricia Morton and brother-in-law James McKnight.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Old Glory Honor Flight, who so beautifully honored Paul's service. We invite all those who knew him to join us in remembering a man whose legacy will forever be imprinted in our hearts.

A memorial service for Paul will be held at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes (100 Lake Pointe Dr) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 11:30AM with military honors. A time of visitation will be held from 9:30AM until the time of service.

The family would like to thank the staff at Froedtert and ThedaCare Cancer Center for their loving and wonderful care of Paul.