May 2, 1933 – August 23, 2022
Montie H. Merrill, 89, passed away at his home in Warsaw, Mo., on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was born on May 2, 1933, in Kirklin, Ind., the son of Charles Merrill and Louise (Kemmer) Merrill.
Montie graduated from Sheridan High School in 1951. After graduation he worked at Delco Remy in Anderson, Ind. He later joined the United States Army and was stationed at the Chanon Engineering Depot in Chanon, France.
In December of 1954, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Wiles of Sheridan, and together they were blessed with four sons.
In 1976, the family moved to Missouri. Montie was a fencing contractor prior to working along his two sons, driving milk trucks. He was first a member of First Christian Church in Sheridan, then later the Warsaw Christian Church.
Montie is survived by four sons, Michael Eugene Merrill and wife Mary of Cole Camp, Mo., David Warren Merrill of Warsaw, Mo., Gary Joe Merrill and wife Cheryl of Sheridan, and Scott Douglas Merrill and wife Teresa of Westfield; sister, Col. Marjorie Charlene of San Bernardino, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Louise (Kemmer) Merrill; brother, Roland; nephew, Ron; and niece, Diana.
The family extends a special thanks to Karen Wallace for taking care of Montie in his final days.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. Reverend Mike Srbljan will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Warsaw Christian Church, 320 State St., Warsaw, MO 65355; or to the Sheridan First Christian Church, P.O. Box 111, Sheridan, IN 46069.
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