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Richard Merrill Obituary

Richard Glen Merrill
1965-2019
Merrill, Richard Glen age 54, of Friendswood, was born February 19, 1965, in Dallas TX. He grew up in Austin and moved to the Houston area upon graduating The University of Texas at Austin. He died unexpectedly while hiking in Big Bend National Park on July 2, 2019. He married Susan Gaucher in 2001 and divorced in 2017. They had one child: Jennifer Merrill of Friendswood. He is also survived by his mother Johnnie Merrill, brother Brian Merrill of Liberty Hill, sister Angela Merrill Head and husband Joe of Merkel, brother Gordon Merrill of Austin, and several nephews/nieces and their children. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 27, at Clear Lake UMC (16335 El Camino Real, Houston TX 77062); reception and visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, his BigBendChat.com friends ask that donations for Jennifer's college fund be made via GoFundMe http://www.GoFundMe.com/richardmerrill/. Or if you prefer, donations may also be made to the CLUMC Music Fund.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 21, 2019.

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Gregg L. Friedman MD

April 2, 2020

May he rest in Peace. By Gregg L. Friedman MD

Jeanette Buerstinghaus

July 22, 2019

Sincere condolences to Susan, Jennifer and Richard's extended family. I knew Richard to be a loving and caring father to his wonderful daughter, Jennifer. I met him years ago when he was married to my friend, Susan... What a terrible loss for all. Prayers to his family.

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