Mr. Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Morton, age 75, of Pleasant, Indiana, passed away with his loving family by his side at 9:11 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1950 in Milan, Indiana, the son of the late Ralph Eugene and Carolyn M. (Copeland) Morton. Ronnie grew up in Pleasant, Indiana and graduated with the class of 1968 from Vevay High School. A farm boy at heart, he spent much of his life working the land in Switzerland County, finding pride and purpose in farming. For 19 years, he also worked as a heavy equipment operator for Indiana Kentucky Electric in Madison, Indiana. On April 21, 2007, Ronnie married Darlene Cole at the Brushy Fork Baptist Church near Pleasant, Indiana. This happy blended family of over 18 years was blessed with five sons, Brian, Robert, Andrew, Neal, and Jacob. Together they shared countless memories, laughter, and adventures. Ronnie was a man who didn’t need much to be happy – give him a good ride on his Harley, a fishing pole by the water, or a crisp morning out hunting, and he was content. He was a longtime member of the Brushy Fork Baptist Church near Pleasant, Indiana and for many years proudly rode with the Harley Owners Group, building many friendships along the way. Ronnie will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and the love he had for his family. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother and dear friend. He carried the values of family, faith, and hard work in everything that he did. Ronnie’s Harley Davidson was one of his greatest joys, carrying him on many adventures and giving him some of his happiest memories on the open road.
Ronnie will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Darlene (Cole) Morton of Pleasant, IN; his sons, Brian Morton and his wife, Keisha of near Moorefield, IN, and Robert “Bob” Morton of Manville, IN, Andrew Haskell and his wife, Elyssa of Vevay, IN, Neal Haskell and his wife, Mallory of Fairview, IN, and Jacob Haskell and his wife, Sammi of Quercus Grove, IN; his grandchildren, Brittany Thayer (Aaron), Kinley Hite (Kendrick), Kalli Morton, Garrett Morton, Shelby Morton, Casen Haskell, Carter Haskell, Sebastian Haskell, Magnolia Haskell, Isla Haskell, and Foster Haskell; his great-grandchildren, Peyton and Aubrey Thayer; his sisters, Rosemary Jessup and her husband, Gary of Pleasant, IN, and Rita Shelley and her husband: David of Pleasant, IN; his maternal aunt and uncle, Nancy and Richard Clem of Indianapolis, IN; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Frank Kappes of near Markland, IN; Denise and Jim Reed of Quercus Grove, IN, Dennis and Donna Cole of Loris, SC, Duane Cole of Florence, IN, and Diana and Gary Keith of Madison, IN; and his numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Eugene Morton, died January 28, 2009; his mother, Carolyn M. (Copeland) Morton, died November 13, 2017; and his sister-in-law, Tamara Kay “Tammy” (Armstrong) Cole, died May 3, 2025.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Interment will follow in the Pleasant Cemetery, Pleasant, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Keeping Pace Cancer Fund c/o CFSCI. Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com