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George Merrill Obituary

GEORGE WYNN MERRILL AKA DAN MERRILL Passed away October 28, 2002 at Washington Hospital Fremont following a heart attack. He was born August 20, 1929 in Adair, Iowa and resided in Fremont, CA. He was a retired math and physics teacher in the Hayward Unified School District. His hobbies included collecting and restoring antique farm tractors, bird watching, boating and camping with his wife. George was preceded in death by his parents and two Sisters, as well as his son James Merrill of Hayward, CA. He is survived by his wife, Roddell Merrill of Fremont, CA and children; Patricia Froelich of Alpharetta, GA, George W. Merrill of Napa, CA, Diana Adams of Placerville, CA, Carole Harrington of Tracy, CA, and Kristi Arruza of Fremont, CA, as well as his former wife, Lou Nall of Folsom, CA. He leaves behind 8 grandchildren. No Services.

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Published by ANG Newspapers on Oct. 31, 2002.

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Karen Ross

August 22, 2020

He was the best math teacher. He was known as being tough and then when his eye was injured he was visibly moved by the outpouring of concern and support by the students. RIP Mr. Merrill

Marisa Leasure

August 9, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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