Morris O. Broschat, 92, Fargo, former President of Midwest Federal Savings & Loan of Minot, died Monday, August 6, 2012 in a Fargo Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Morris was born December 5, 1919 at Harvey, North Dakota, the son of Paul and Sarah (Leitner) Broschat. He was raised on a grain and dairy farm north of Cathay, ND in Wells County. He attended country elementary schools and graduated from Cathay High School in 1937. He then attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, where he graduated in 1942 with a degree in Agricultural Education and Economics.

Morris was united in marriage to Ella K. Lippert on November 14, 1942 at Wishek. They made their home in Ashley from 1942-1946, where he served as the County Extension agent and at Devils Lake in the same capacity from 1946-1949. They moved to Minot in 1949 to enter the Farm Implement business with H.H. Fisher. In 1957, he joined American State Bank to establish a new Farm department at the bank.

In 1966, Morris was named the president of Midwest Federal Savings and Loan in Minot. He served as the president of the bank until retiring in 1985. He continued to serve as the Chairman of the Board until 1989. Ella died April 3, 1991. Morris moved to Fargo that same year to be nearer his two daughters and their families. He had continued to make Fargo his home, while also living many winters in Arizona.

Morris was a former member of the Minot Kiwanis Club, where he had served as president. He was also a member of the Minot Chamber of Commerce, Greater North Dakota Association and Past Chairman of the ND Blue Cross Blue Shield Board of Directors for 17 years. He and Ella were longtime member of Vincent United Methodist Church, Minot, as well as the Minot Elks Lodge, Minot Country Club and past board member of the Minot YMCA. He has also worked on the US Savings Association's Legistaive Committee for sixteen years.

His loving family includes , daughters, Kay (Dennis) Larson , Fargo & Mary (Tom Gustafson) Broschat, Fargo; grandchildren, Merritt Larson and her fianc, Chuck Marty of Fargo & Mallory Larson and her fianc, Sean Dillon, St Paul, MN; sister, Eldean (Art) Ulrich, Sequim, Washington, brother, Donald (Vivien) Broschat, San Antonio, TX; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Morris was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ella, and a brother, Fred Broschat.

Celebration of Life service: Friday, August 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in Faith United Methodist Church, Fargo.
Interment : Riverside Cemetery, Fargo.
Visitation: There will not be any reviewal or services held in Minot, however friends may sign a memorial register book on Friday from noon-5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: preferred to Faith United Methodist Church, Fargo, NDSU Foundation or an organization of the donors choice.