Vincent Thomas Morrissey, 78, of Osseo, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Dove
Healthcare, Osseo. He was born on March 28, 1945 in Detroit, MI, the son of Vincent D. Morrissey and
Eleanor A. Morrissey (nee Koviak). He spent his childhood in Detroit, Michigan. He married Suzanne M.
Germain in 1970. Together they had four children, Matthew, Mark, Bridget, and Patrick. Suzanne passed
away in 2000 and on August 30, 2003, Vince married Kristine Boeckmann of Osseo.
Vince Graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School in 1963, and received his Bachelor’s
Degree from Wayne State University and his Master’s Degree from Central Michigan University. Vince
worked in hospital administration most of his life, both in Michigan and Iowa. He also taught classes at
Northeast Iowa Community College. Vince would be a big help to Santa Claus at various functions during
the holiday season.
He served with distinction in the Michigan National Guard. Vince was a member of the Waverly
Chamber of Commerce, the New Hampton Library and Bandshell Revitalization Project, and an active
member of his local community in New Hampton, Iowa.
Hobbies included trains, baking, and gourmet cooking. Vince was very proud to be able to donate his
train collection to Dove Healthcare Osseo for the extended enjoyment of residents and visitors for years
to come.
Vince is survived by his wife, Kristine Boeckmann-Morrissey of Osseo; his children, and his step-children
Jon, Brian, Benjamin, Bruce, Barrett, Brent, and 19 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents and one step-son, Brad Boeckmann.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 10:00am at Grace Lutheran Church in
Pleasantville, Wisconsin, with visitation held for one hour prior to the start of the service.
“Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be” The Schiefelbein Funeral Home of Osseo is assisting with arrangements; 715-597-3711.
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