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Merlyn W. Maguire

1931 - 2017

Merlyn W. Maguire obituary, 1931-2017, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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Ritchay Funeral Home - Wisconsin Rapids

1950 12th St South

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Merlyn Maguire Obituary

Maguire, Merlyn W.

Merlyn W. Maguire, age 86, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at Renaissance Assisted Living, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 2, 2017 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Fr. William Menzel will officiate. Visitation will at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI from 4:00-7:00 PM Wednesday and Thursday at the Church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by American Legion Post #9 of Wisconsin Rapids.

Merlyn was born May 1, 1931 in Halder, WI to Emeran and Julia (Handrick) Maguire. He married Anita Gebert Hoffman on October 12, 1974 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Merlyn was employed at Consolidated Papers Inc. for 36 years retiring on May 31, 1993.

Merlyn started playing baseball at age 17 as a pitcher for Halder and then he was called to serve in the U.S. Army in 1953 and there he played for the Army Regimental team. He served during the Korean War from 1953-1955. Merlyn loved baseball and polka dancing and he always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends- storytelling.

Merlyn is survived by four daughters, Barb (Wayne Koberg) Grimm of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Susan (Bill) Livernash of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Mary (Bill) Cummings of Bancroft, WI and Julie (Warren) Staszak of Ringle, WI; two brothers, Daniel (Monica) Maguire of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Dennis (Patricia) Maguire of Ohio; special friend, Virginia Zelinski; daughter-in-law, Judy Hoffman of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; son-in-law Bill Gaupp of Nekoosa; 25 grandchildren and many loving great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Merlyn was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Anita; two sons, Jack Hoffman and Terrance Hoffman; daughter, Kathleen Gaupp; granddaughter, Tina Livernash; grandson, Billy Livernash; great granddaughter, Jordan Fritsche; son-in-law, Fred Grimm and daughter-in-law, Georgia Hoffman.

The Maguire family would like to thank the staff of Renaissance and Ministry Home Care Hospice for their great care of Merlyn.



Published by Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune on Oct. 30, 2017.
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So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a pretty special man. Always enjoyed talking with him Sending you all my thoughts and prayers

Linda Brost

November 1, 2017

So sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. He was such a nice guy. To much sadness for your family. My prayers and thoughts are with all. Love Mavis

October 31, 2017

To the family of Meylyn Maguire, You sure have had your share of funerals since Anita died. So sorry for your losses.

Rod & Carol Schilling

October 30, 2017

Dennis and Pat, to let you know you are in my heart and prayers .love

mary saylor

October 30, 2017

Julie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Mark & Lori Evenson

October 30, 2017

Again, our sincere sympathy to the Hoffman family for yet another family member passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We fondly remember your Mother Anita and are happy she met and had Merlyn in her life...and that all of you did too. God bless and be with you all.

Dennis and Sue Kromenaker

October 30, 2017

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1950 12th St South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0847

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