Opal Marie Morgan was born on a stormy night, Jan. 19, 1928, in Washburn Valley, Ark., to William H. and Alta Kate (McCartney) Morgan. She grew up with 3 older sisters, Fairy Lorena, Della Mae and Violet Jane, along with younger brother Billy Joe. By the time she was in grade school she was singing with the Morgan Sister Quartet. She helped care for her sisters’ children during WWII while their fathers were serving in the military. Opal excelled at school, graduating valedictorian at the age of 17. She met her husband, Ted, while visiting her older sister Fairy in Minnesota. They married on Dec. 31, 1946. Following their marriage, they farmed in Fox Lake Township, then later in Lake Belt Township. Opal read the Bible to her children and taught them to sing and live in harmony. She was an avid reader, amassing an extensive library. She was well known for her delicious pies, her lovely crocheted afghans, her doll collection, and documenting family history. Opal is survived by her husband of 75 years, Ted Kittleson; children, Barbara Jo (Gary) Schmidt of Vesta, Minn., Robert Henry (Mary) Kittleson of Ceylon, Billye Jane Kruse of Ormsby, Betty Ann (Tom) Egan of Fairmont, BonnieSue Marie Bennett of Coon Rapids, Minn., Cindy Bee Nelson of St. James, Bryon Ted (Kristy) Kittleson of Welcome, and Biny Lou (Jim) Claussen of Sherburn; 23 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings and their spouses; sons-in-law, David Nelson, Daniel Bennett and Joel T. Kruse; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Opal worked hard and raised a talented, beautiful family, always urging others to ‘Try a Little Kindness.’ Blessed be her memory. Memorial cards can be sent to the family at: 143 Linden Dr., Fairmont, MN 56031. Memorials to: Civil War Trust or Veterans Charities.

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