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Merlin Wallenfang Obituary

Wallenfang, Merlin J.

Merlin J. Wallenfang, 84, Green Bay, died Saturday, August 9, 2014 after a short illness. He was born April 4, 1930 in Green Bay to the late Adam and Emma (Bolssen) Wallenfang. Merlin served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War where he earned the Bronze Star for his valor. He was proud to have gone on the Honor Flight in May. On October 30, 1954, he married Cleo Cornell at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on February 13, 2004. Merlin had retired from James River after working there for 37 years. Merlin loved to go for drives and "pop in' for visits. He enjoyed spending time with his family, always ready to bring a treat for the grandchildren.

Merlin is survived by his children and their spouses; his daughter, Teri and her husband, Robert "Kirby" Tassoul and their son, Connor; his son, Tim and his wife, Mary and their children, Adam (John), Emily, Zachery and Jacob; his daughter, TinaWallenfang and her daughters, Chloe and Olivia; a brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Marge Wallenfang.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cleo; his parents, and a sister, Evelyn.

Friends may call at Annunciation Catholic Church, 401 Gray Street, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Ryan Starks officiating. Full Military Honors to follow. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

A memorial fund has been established to benefit the local veteran organizations.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Aug. 10 to Aug. 12, 2014.
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Teri, All our sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joanne & Ron Miller

August 12, 2014

Dear Teri, Kirby and Connor...so very sorry for your loss. Keep his memories alive!!!
God Bless
Mary & Scott Meyers

August 12, 2014

Teri, Bob and Conner:
Sorry to hear of your loss. Merlin is in heaven with your mother. God Bless.

Andy Lison

August 11, 2014

Teri, Tim, & Tina I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He will be sadly missed. Both your parents were such wonderful friends of our family.

Judy Harrill-Dahlgard

August 10, 2014

Tina, Tim and Terry,and all the extended family. You are in out thoughts and prayers and know Merlin is with your mother. We love you and are praying for you.

Steve & Diane Herzog

August 10, 2014

We will truly miss your father in our neighborhood. We always enjoyed visiting with him and sharing a laugh or learning about his life.

Carl and Sheri Pamperin

August 10, 2014

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