Merle L. Nell

1938 - 2016

Merle L. Nell 1938 - 2016
VERNON - Merle L. Nell, age 78, of Jenkins Road, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, November 26, 2016, in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, after being stricken while on a fire call with the Vernon Fire Department.
He was born on June 28, 1938, in Harrisburg, PA, a son of the late David N. and Thelma (Lindsay) Nell and was a graduate of V.V.S. Central School Class of 1956.
He proudly served his country with the United States Marines, from 1956-1958, as a military police officer.
On Aptil 24, 1965, Merle and Susan Weimer were united in marriage in the Church of Annunciation, of Clark Mills, and shared a loving union, of over fifty years together, until Susan's death on September 21, 2015.
He was a life member and past Chief of the Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, serving fifty-one years. He was currently the Fire Police Captain for the department.
Prior to his retirement, Merle was employed with the Vernon Postal Service, for over 30 years, as a clerk and then as the rural carrier.
In his spare time, he enjoyed camping with his wife and family and, especially, with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed attending all of his grandchildrens' sporting events and spending winters in Florida. In his early years, Merle enjoyed racing at local drag strips and in later years, enjoyed attending car shows.
Survivng are his two sons and two daughters-in-law, Scott and Cynthia Nell, of Vernon, and Mark and Jolaine Nell, of Verona; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Todd Esch, of Sherrill; his grandchildren, Adam, Matthew, Zachary, Abigail, Marissa and Daniel; two stepgrandchildren, Travis and Trevor; one sister-in-law, Doris Nell Wallace, of Fairfield, Ohio; in-laws, Judy (Fred) Maciag, of Vernon, and Bruce (Carol) Weimer, of South Burlington, Vermont; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Malecki Funeral Home, Inc., 23 Front Street, Vernon. Burial will be Thursday, at 10:00 a.m., in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vernon, New York.
In Merle's memory, please consider donations to the Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 773, Vernon, New York 13476.
Online condolences may be sent to maleckifuneralhome.com.