Ann Arbor, Michigan
Age 88, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Brecon Village Assisted Living Memory Center in Saline, MI. He was born the son of Charles S. Crawford and Malinda Lockart on October 5, 1924 in Kirksville, Missouri. Merle served his country in the Army during WWII in the European Theater....
Read MoreI am a 1987 MBA graduate. Merle was one of my favorite professors and helped me when I made a decision to accept a job at Eli Lilly. I've heard lots of good stories over the years. Best wishes, Roland Bydlon
Roland Bydlon
November 16, 2012 | Indianapolis, IN
Dear Mary Ann and family: I was sorry to learn of Merle's death; my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Merle was a wonderful professor during my MBA days and then became a great friend, while I was a member of the Michigan Business School community. He will be missed. Sincerely, Peggy Carroll
Peggy Carroll
November 16, 2012 | Ann Arbor, MI
Mary Ann, we send our deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time. May the love of family and friends sustain you, plus all the great memories that will never leave you! God Bless and Peace be with you and your family. Linda and Bill Powers
November 16, 2012
You have my deepest condolence, may God draw close as you draw close to him at this difficult time.
November 14, 2012
We remember with great fondness our across the street neighbor. Merle was a kind and thoughtful gentleman. We know his family treasured his humor and spontaneity. May God bless them with peace.
Fondly, Katie and Duane Renken
Katie and Duane Renken
November 14, 2012 | Ann Arbor, MI
Merle was a pleasure to know and serve with in the Kiwanis Club. He always had a smile and was very helpful as my mentor in announcing the Saturday Sales. He will missed very much.
Jim Kane
November 13, 2012 | Ann Arbor
I was sad to hear about the passing of Merle. He was such a good friend. I am glad I visited with him at this past summer Past President's picnic. Then I got the news letter with the link to a meeting where Merle gave an economic forecast. I must have been presiding on that day and introduced Merle....well sort of. I sat and watched that video and it brought back all those good memories of Merle and all the rest of my Ann Arbor Kiwanis friends. Photo: 1975 S.A. Bell Ringing with Dr....
Richard O. Brunvand
November 13, 2012 | South Haven, MI
When I would talk with my mom and dad, they'd often talk about Merle and Mary Ann -- and celebrating your anniversaries together.
My sympathies to your whole family.
Linda Laird
November 13, 2012 | NJ
Mary Ann and family: Sue and I offer our condolences on your loss of a great man. We have been blessed to have known Merle. Your family is in our prayers. Max and Sue Supica
November 13, 2012
