Lawrence, Kansas
Jul 4, 1929 – Jan 18, 2024
Merle Lee Commons ("Poppy"), age 94, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2024. Merle leaves behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his family and his country.A 'firecracker' from the start, Merle was born on July 4, 1929, in Lawrence, KS, to Phillip and...
Read MoreMerle was a wonderful man. We felt so honored to meet Paula and Merle. He had a fun and gentle way about him. His sense of humor and genuine personality drew people to him. He listened and noticed people and their strengths. He will be greatly missed. I´m holding all who loved him as well as the repose of his soul in my prayers.
Ed and Kathy Reschke
February 09, 2024
Paula, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Merle from my start in the lab back in 1992. May God give you peace and strength during this time of sorrow.
Bessie Bauer
January 27, 2024 | Work
Rest in peace Merle, my family have been friends with the commons family since I can remember. The 60´s. Back in our old neighborhood to now. Was fortunate to work with him and Mike at FMC. I consider both and Paula good friends. Even though I didn´t work with him directly in maintenance I had an opportunity to work with him on projects he was involved in and one of the top leaders in the group. Merle always treated me with respect and he was just a great man to be around. Him and Dad use to...
George Goff
January 22, 2024 | Friend
