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KARL FRANCIS MERRITT

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KARL MERRITT Obituary

KARL FRANCIS MERRITT, 76, of North Manchester, died on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. Born Sept. 18, 1938, in Huntington, he was a son of Herschel and Mary Ellen (Burkhart) Merritt. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bonnie Dee Merritt; two children, Kirk (Christine) Merritt and Kristene Deeann Merritt Miller; and three grand-daughters. Funeral service is 3 p.m. Sunday at Manchester Church of the Brethren. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester. The memorial guestbook for Karl may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for KARL MERRITT

18 Entries

Harmon Baldwin

December 7, 2014

I learned of Karl's death via Mary Jane Merkle Compton, having heard that he was involved with a major health issue. It is rare today for one man and his wife to impact a community as did Karl and Bonnie. And, his efforts will be hard, if not impossible to replicate. Thank God that there are people, so committed and dedicated as Karl. May Our Creator provide solace to Bonnie and their family during this time.

Alan and Ann Frantz

December 5, 2014

Dear Bonnie, You and Karl are such an important part my best memories of Junior High and High School in North Manchester. Thank you for that. I am glad you had so many wonderful years together, and am so sorry for your loss. Alan

Jim Miller

December 2, 2014

Deb and I send our sympathy to the family. Karl coached me in 1975-1976 when I was a freshman at MC. He was a good coach and a better man.

Beverly Ferry

December 1, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. I met Karl through my work with Living Well in Wabash County. Karl left a legacy of travel which enriched the retirement years of many people. He will be missed. He was such a nice man.

Bill & Miriam Ruppel

November 30, 2014

Bonnie and family,
You have our sympathy. I know your lost is never easy, but you cared for him. He was very lucky to have you. Karl greeted so many, through all that he did and gave an encouraging word. May God give you the strength to get some rest and be with your family.

Stan & Joanne Escott

November 30, 2014

We have so many good memories of Carl and you, Bonnie, whether it's at the basketball games or on the golf course or just in casual conversations. The last conversation I had with Karl at the hospital in Wabash was so like him showing strength courage and integrity. We will miss him.

November 28, 2014

So sorry for your loss, Bonnie and family. You don't know what its like to lose your loved one until you have to go through it yourself. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lavon Behny, N. Manchester

The Hashimotos

November 26, 2014

To Bonnie Dee, Kirk, Chris, Katie, Betsy, Krissy, and McKenna, with our love and heartfelt condolences.

Jeff Shoup

November 26, 2014

Dear Merritt family, Please know of my thoughts and prayers for you at this difficult time. I was a student at Manchester in the 80's and worked with Karl with summer conferences. He was a positive mentor and friend to many students.

Peggy and David Bagwell

November 25, 2014

Bonnie Dee and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Karl was my best H.S. friend. I have many wonderful memories of those good times at Central HS and on to MC. Karl was a leader. He could make decisions and committed himself to carry out the goals he set out to accomplish. I learned many life lessons from him during our friendship. We extend our condolences to you at this difficult time.

Pam White

November 25, 2014

Kirk, Krissy and Bonnie Dee,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Karl. I will always remember him as that Dad who greeted me with a smile and and kind words from his heart. I always felt welcome in your home and have such fond memories of all of our childhood adventures playing kickball in the vacant lot and riding our bikes around the neighborhood. Karl was indeed a Wonderful Father, Loving and giving man who gave so much to his community and family. God Bless you all, I am thinking of you and sending all my love. Pam White

Rebecca Bishop

November 25, 2014

Kirk, Bonnie, and Krissy,

I'm sorry to learn of your loss and reminded of the impact of Karl on our home community. I'm sure you'll find comfort in one another and the wide circle of connections he's left behind.
Becky Bishop

Robert and Carole Peterson

November 25, 2014

Carole and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Karl. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Karl was an exceptional person who lived life to the fullest. He is a testimony to the kind of person that has quietly contributed his personal time and energy to the community in which he lived. Clearly, he touched many lives. He will be missed.

Mark Adkins

November 25, 2014

Bonnie and family, so sorry to hear of Karl's passing. You'll be in our family's thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks. Karl was always wonderful to work with, having a contagious enthusiasm for doing the public address for Spartans football and basketball. I'll miss him greatly.

Kim Cassel/Miller

November 25, 2014

Bonnie, Kirk and Chrissy, I am so very sorry for your loss and will certainly be praying for all of you and extended family over these coming days and holidays. As I said, I didn't know Karl personally, but have only good memories of a great man with a kind heart and smile. What an asset he was to the North Manchester community.

Hannah Logg

November 24, 2014

Bonnie Dee, Kirk, and Christine, and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. As I got older I really learned to know Karl and I enjoyed being in his presence, he offered so much to the community, fun to be around, and he could talk about anything and everything. He certainly will be missed by the community friends, and most of all his family that he loved so much..

Cousin Hannah

Becky (Reiff) Murphy

November 24, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Karl's passing. I have such fond memories of playing softball for him and chatting with him when he would come into Mr. Dave's! The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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