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MERRILL LANDIS Obituary

MERRILL E. LANDIS, 73, passed away at home on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, after a courageous year-long fight with cancer. He was a member of Navy Club Ship 245 and a past member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, New Haven. Merrill retired from Michelin North America, Inc., after 30-years of service. He was an avid runner, softball and basketball player and was a force to be reckoned with in shuffleboard. He was a father-figure and mentor to many, often guiding and counseling neighborhood youth. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris (Winship) Landis; children, Timothy (Kristine) Landis, Jerry (Kim) Landis, and Kimberly (Jason) Landis-Savieo. They have been blessed with 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Merrill was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Landis, Sr., and Edith (Grandsatff) King; brothers, Glenn Landis, Jr., Gerald Landis, Jack Landis; and sisters, Dixie Emerson and Connie Bonjour; and grandson, Matthew Carpenter. Funeral service is 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Lynn Hart officiating. Calling is from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the family. For online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 2, 2016.

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angela Deming

October 3, 2016

Doris, He fought the good fight, it was a pleasure and an honor to meet and get to know him. I always looked forward to his advice. Thank you for sharing your lives..my prayers are with you. Angi@Speedway

Mary Elwood

October 2, 2016

Doris I am so sorry my prayers are with you and the family

October 2, 2016

Doris, I was so saddened to hear about the passing of your husband. May God surround you with his angels and comfort you. I will keep you in our prayers. I know you have gone through so much this last year. My thoughts
will be with you, Doris.
Jeanne and Steve

Evelyn Sims-Litmer

October 2, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Desirée Flowers

October 2, 2016

So glad uncle Merrill is no longer suffering but so sorrowful for his family as they're grieving his loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! He will surely be missed by many. Forever in all our hearts!

Dawn Grimm

October 2, 2016

May this candle burn bright just for you my dear friend

Phyllis Landis

October 2, 2016

May the Lord wrap his Loving arms arond your Family and bring you peace at this difficult time. " ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS"❤

Robin Marcum

October 2, 2016

I still see you playing basketball with all the boys from the neighborhood. Merrill now its your turn to rest may God hold you in his arms. you helped a lot of young boys grow into very nice young men. you will be missed by many.RIP my frend.

Kristie Sedlak

October 2, 2016

He will be missed I know I will miss him coming into my work and getting his coffee and asking if I have any silver dollars for him . My heart is with the family.

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