Joseph W. Morten

SOUTH SIOUX CITY -- Joseph W. Morten, 91, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of South Sioux City, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007.

As per the family's request, there will be private family graveside services held at Hartington City Cemetery, Hartington, Neb. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City. Joe was born April 14, 1916, in Hartington, the son of Joseph and Dephna (Bowker) Morten. He graduated from Dunlap (Iowa) High School and attended the University of Nebraska. He spent most of his life in commercial transportation insurance. He was the former president of Great West Casualty Company and Joe Morten and Son Insurance of South Sioux City.

He was a member of First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City.

Survivors include a son and his wife, Jay and Carol Morten of Avon, Colo.; and three grandchildren, Tyler, Alex and Jaime.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Laura; and his wife, Dr. Helen E. Morten.

Memorials may be sent to the University of Nebraska Foundation, 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE. 68508