Grand Rapids, Michigan
(Hesperia) Mr. Merwin "Mert" Root, 76, passed away on Saturday morning, February 9, 2008 unexpectedly from a brief illness. Born on October 20, 1931 in Big Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of the late Marjorie Markle and Nelson Root. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Root was...
Read MoreNo bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.I loved Uncled Mert very much and feel very lucky to have been able to spend some time with him at the Root Reunion last year. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Penny (Root...LD's Daughter)
Penny Kramer
February 11, 2008 | Grand Rapids, MI
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
February 11, 2008
Although I wasn't really close to Uncle Mert, but I have so many fond memories of sitting and chatting with him at the Family Reunions. he had wonderful stories and was always a pleasure to spend time with. I'll miss him.
Samantha Rostad
February 11, 2008 | Wyoming, MI
