Maurice J. Devitt - Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

January 12, 1926 - October 11, 2017


Maurice J. Devitt, age 91 of Richfield. Morrie was born in Shieldsville, attended Faribault HS and married Joyce Morsching in 1954. Graduated from Dunwoody. Worked as a Pipefitter w/St. Paul Local 455 for 35 years. Proud member of the Marian Council Knights of Columbus, a 4th degree Knight and Knight of the Year in 2014. Worked w/Boy Scouts of America. A devoted Irish Catholic, he lived with his family in Richfield for 60 years as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by wife of 63 years, Joyce; son, Mark (Andrea) Devitt; daughter, Susanne Devitt; and son, Scott (Linda) Devitt; 8 grandchildren; sister, Rosemary (Martin) Kloet of Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Alz.org or Boy Scouts of America or Catholic Charities.





2 Comments

  1. Mary Roening says:

    Joyce: Love the picture of Morrie. His smile is exactly what I remember about him.

  2. Sandy Malkow says:

    Joyce and family – sympathy to you and your family. I updated Marvin. You have been so kind to our Dad. Blessings to you all

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