Erika Morse, 86, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Saturday January 26, 2013.
She was born October 22, 1926 to Rudolph and Hildegard Salewski in East Prussia (Germany). On October 10, 1964 she married her beloved, William "Bill" Morse, Jr. in Lake Ann, Michigan.
Erika volunteered for over forty years at local nursing homes, where she and Bill would bring their instruments to play and sing. She volunteered for hospice services for several years, was a member of the German Club and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Erika had a love for classical music, swimming, gardening, crafts, reading and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband Bill, numerous relatives locally, in Wisconsin and Germany, as well as many special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Werner.
The family would like to express our sincere thanks to the staff for their fine care at Bortz Health Care.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of one's choice.