Francis Mark Merrigan

I am truly sorry to learn of Fran's passing. Fran was a dear lifelong friend. My thoughts go out to Karen and the boys.

My deepest sympathy Karen. I always loved talking to Fran on my kayak trips around the Lake. Hell be deeply missed.

Dear Karen and Family, I was sad to read of your huge loss; I worked with Fran at Verizon, where I enjoyed his humor everyday! With sincere sympathy Paul Westberg

My first "encounter" with Fran was about 6 years ago when my son and I were shoveling off a skating area on Lake Wyola. Suddenly, this guy appears down the shore with a running snowblower and makes his way up to us with an offer to help! My first impression of a kind, friendly, generous man was borne out a number of times since then in our various other encounters around the lake. Thank you Fran. We'll remember you fondly. And our sincere condolences to your family.

To the entire Merrigan family, I only knew Fran and Karen during our high school years. I´m very sorry to learn of Fran´s passing. Please know you will all be in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Charlene (Denver) Pixley

Fran was the perfect neighbor at Lake Wyola. He was always concerned about the neighborhood. He was a special friends to so many of us. He will be missed. Charlene and Ed Galenski

Karen and family. So sorry to hear about Fran's passing. He was a great guy. I really enjoyed talking with him. One of the best times I ever had was when we raced our boats on the lake quite a few years ago. We were about 7 ft away from each other doing over 50 mph. Luckily nobody saw it!. Lake Wyola lost a great guy.

Fran was a wise, patient, kind, loving family man with a wonderful sense of humor. He loved the lake immensely. I still side with him and his drone against the pesky geese.

Karen, we were so saddened to hear the news about Frannie, he was a force of nature, and had a calming soul. He was kind, and patient and full of wisdom and surprises. He was a great friend and neighbor to our family. He will be missed more than you know. Please let us know if we can do anything for you and the boys. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.