Lloyd Anthony Morin, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at his home in Rochester MN on October 10, 2026, after a short illness. Lloyd was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed.
Lloyd was born on June 19, 1934 in Currie, MN to Clarence and Ruby (Dandurand) Morin. Lloyd grew up on a farm near Currie, graduated from Currie high school and lived there until he joined the army in 1953. He was stationed at Ft McCoy near Tomah, WI where he met his wife Charlene at a dance. Lloyd and Charlene were married in 1956 and farmed near Currie for 10 years, growing a crop of 7 children in 8 years! Lloyd and family moved to Fairmont, MN in 1966 where Lloyd worked as a grocery store manager for many years. When he retired in 1999, he and Charlene sold their home, bought an RV and did a lot of traveling, eventually buying a home in Rockport, TX where they spent their winters. They spent their summers living with daughter Jackie in Rochester MN.
Lloyd is survived by wife of 70 years Charlene (Griffin), children Mike Morin (Sue), Michelle Style (Brad Blume), Sandy Jensen (Toby), Linda Wilson (Tony), Steve Morin (Lori), Jolene Trauba and Jackie Morin, grandchildren Drew Morin (Yao), Zach Morin(Amy), Cody Morin (Kayla), Alissa Style (Monet), Lynnea Bunkowske (Paul), Matt Jensen, Taylor Jensen (Victoria Rockwood), Conner Jensen, Nikki Samb (Steve), Natalie Wertish (Jared), Kyler Wilson (Molly), Jordyn Witte (Kenny), Meghan Morin and Dylan Morin (Kinzie) and great-grandchildren Amelia, Clara, Graham, Lily, Leif and Soleil. Lloyd is also survived by sister Azelda “Babe” Erickson and many nieces and nephews. Lloyd was proceeded in death by his parents and brothers Vincent and Cletus.
Lloyd was an avid bowler, softball player and dart player in his younger years. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards, especially poker, in his retirement. Lloyd was also a devoted fan of the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Lynx.
Lloyd was a genuinely caring man who made friends easily. He was quick with a laugh and was loved by everyone who met him. Although Lloyd lived a long life, it could never be long enough for those who will miss him.
Lloyd has requested no funeral services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
He was a man among many men but he was the very best. I will miss his twinkle in his eye, his caring ways, his gentleman way, his loving way. I dont know any other man that made you feel like you were the most important person he was talking to, the very best brother in law., and he was a wizard at cards,.loved being his partner. Yah ill miss him lots. God is getting a good one!