Merle-Rise-Obituary

Merle Rise

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Feb 23, 1946 – Jan 5, 2026 (Age 79)

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BORN
February 23, 1946
DIED
January 5, 2026
AGE
79
LOCATION
Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Merle Richard Rise, age 79, passed away on January 5, 2026, at his home in Cheyenne, Wyoming.Merle was born on February 23, 1946, in Fremont, Nebraska, to Otto and Lumilla (Goelz) Rise. He graduated from Fremont High and entered the United States Navy, where he served on the U.S.S. Shangri-La....

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Memories of the entire Rise family because Otto & Lu were friends of my parents. Rest in peace, Merle.

I will forever remember the joy working and sharing thoughts with you. Rest easy for you´re in God´s hand now Mr. Merle!

Merle was one of the best people I have met at Sierra. We teamed up for the corn hole tournament in 2024 and ended up winning together. When I had talked to him one day about starting to fly fish he had brought me some of his favorite flies a couple days later and some floatant that he said was his favorite. I will always remember his kindness and generosity. He is greatly missed!

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Deborah and Family, Janet and I send our most sincere condolences upon Merle´s passing. Merle and I were very close friends from early in 7th grade when we walked to junior high school together every day for the next 3 years. We stayed close friends all through high school and spent a lot of time together. In the early 1970´s Janet and I visited you and Merle at your home in Wayne. The last time I spoke with Merle was at a visitation prior to his mother´s funeral. Merle was a kind,...

My Deepest Sympathy Dave and Carole and family