Brigitte Renate (Klotz) Morsman

Brigitte Renate Morsman passed away at home, on March 31, 2025, at the age of 85. 

Brigitte (Klotz) Morsman was born on February 23, 1940, to Alfred and Philomena Klotz in Breslau, Germany. When she was 5, they left East Germany, and began building a new life in Schnaittach, a small town in Southern Germany. In 1961, she met the love of her life, Phillip Morsman, an MP for the US Army, on a blind date. They married on February 7, 1964.

In 1965, Phil was given orders to return to the US, and Brigitte accompanied him back home to Gresham, OR. They welcomed their first daughter, Renate, in June of that year. While in Gresham, she worked at a nursing home and as a waitress at a restaurant. They welcomed their second daughter, Brenda, in 1968 and moved to Madras, OR. In Madras, she worked at Mt. View Hospital as a nurse’s aide and was also a business owner.

In October 2020, they moved to Prineville to be closer to family. She enjoyed sewing, swimming, playing Keno, and bowling. Phil and Brigitte would go to bowling tournaments together, even traveling as far as Reno, NV. They enjoyed traveling, spending time together, and watching their daughters, grandkids, and great-grandkids grow up. One of Brigitte’s biggest accomplishments, of which she was so proud, was obtaining her US citizenship.

Brigitte preceded into death by her husband, Phil, her parents, two sisters, four brothers.

Brigitte is survived by her daughters Renate (Jerry) Abrahamson of Wellpinit, WA, and Brenda (Steve) Olheiser of Prineville, OR. Five grandchildren, Nichole Engel, Todd Olheiser, Heidi, Jerome and Jacob Abrahamson, 11 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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