Joseph Ellsworth Morehouse

Joseph Morehouse, 85, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Bickford of Cedar Falls. He was born on October 2, 1935, the son of Lee and Nellie (Gamble) Morehouse. He graduated from Waterloo East High School.

Joseph married Annemarie Martens on October 13, 1956 in Waterloo. He worked as a Machinist at Viking Pump in Cedar Falls until he retired. Joseph enjoyed music, playing guitar, singing, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Survived by two daughters, Angela (Tom) Bennett of Lakewood, WA, and Teresa (Steven) Shields of Corcoran, MN; four grandchildren, James Bennett, Nichole Bennett, Jared (Jennifer) Shields, Joanna (Ryley) Richards; one great-grandchild, Emilia Shields; a sister, Ruth Morehouse of Waterloo, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Donna Bentley and Mary Willis; 1 brother Byron Morehouse.