He had prepared at Episcopal Academy and St. George’s School. At Princeton he majored in history, rowed on the freshman crew, and joined Colonial Club. He roomed with Jack Dorrance freshman and sophomore years, but left Princeton in October of his senior year, going to work for E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
In 1943, Morrie was commissioned as an ensign at Notre Dame. He was assigned to Atlantic convoy duty on SC-432, becoming officer in charge. He later was transferred to the Pacific theater as commander of the USS APC 50 in the Philippines until February 1945.
Morrie separated as a lieutenant junior grade in March 1945 and returned to DuPont to become director of marketing in the textile fibers division. He retired in 1982.
Always active in civic affairs, Morrie served on the boards of Caron International, United Way of Chester County, Camp Hill Village, Kimberton Hills, Green Valleys Association, and French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. He was a longtime president of the Countryman’s Club.
Morrie is survived by his wife, Christine Hearn Huston; his children, Evelyn Q. Getman, Morrison C. Jr., and Priscilla; a stepson, Adam C. Tessier; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.