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Elwyn Merrill Obituary

Elwyn "Mike" E. Merrill, 90, of Midland, died Friday, March 28, 2013, at his home. The son of the late Ernest and Pearl (Smith) Merrill was born Jan. 14, 1923, in Mount Pleasant. He attended Central Michigan University and graduated from University of Michigan with his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. On Nov. 25, 1943, he married the former Grace Bonnell in Mt. Pleasant.

Mr. Merrill served with the U.S. Navy during World War II as a PT boat captain. Mike worked for the Dow Corning Corp. and later worked for the Dow Chemical Co., retiring after 32 years of service. He was a long time member of the Midland First United Methodist Church and the Midland Kiwanis Club. He was an avid boater, a past commander of the Saginaw Yacht Club and was passionate about his cars and golf. Mike enjoyed music and was an accomplished pianist and organist.

Mr. Merrill is survived by his wife of 70 years, Grace Merrill; son, William (Pamela) Merrill of League, Texas; daughter, Patty (Robert) Wallace of Kingwood, Texas; grandchildren, Robert Merrill, Cameron Wallace and Sara Wallace; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2013, from the First United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth officiating. Interment will be in Midland City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Midland First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home, where personal messages of condolence may be offered at www.wilson-miller.com

Published by Midland Daily News from Mar. 30 to Apr. 2, 2013.
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I had the privilege of working for
Mike starting in 1981 in the 2030 QA department. He was a gentleman, a joy to work with, honest and my highest compliment - a Good Man to everyone he touched. May God bless Mike as he sails the seas of peace in heaven

Harry Safstrom - Denver CO

April 20, 2013

We extend our sympathy to the Merrill and Wallace family at this difficult time! May you find peace and happiness in the Celebration of his life.

Love,

Mike, Nancy, Beth, Kyle, Sarah, Doug

Mike Leak

April 3, 2013

Nancy and I, and our children, have been honored to have the opportunity to meet and visit with Mr. & Mrs. Merrill through our relationship with the Wallace family. We are very saddened to learn of his death from this life but we celebrate his rebirth into his new life, free of pain and illness. He now is in the presence of his Creator as he now gains residency into the kingdom of God. He will be deeply missed, especially by his lovely wife of 70 years. But we are assured that they will be reunited again in Heaven. God Bless Mr. Merrill and all of his family!

Mike & Nancy Leak

April 3, 2013

It was my honor to escort Mike on the Dow sponsered Honor Flight to see the World War II Monument and other memorials in Washington D.C. It was a very special day that I will never forget. Mike and His fellow Veterans were treated to a well deserved thank you by many people, young and old, for their service to our country and the freedoms we all enjoy. Thank you Mike. RIP
Denny Heltzel

April 2, 2013

I first met Mike at Yeo and Yeo and we became friends instantly. He was a wonderful person and a delight to visit. May you find comfort in your memories and God's great love.

Peggy

April 2, 2013

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