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Dr. Merlin Ohmer Obituary

Dr. Merlin Maurice Ohmer, 92, was a longtime resident of Thibodaux, LA who passed away in Jacksonville, FL on November 16, 2015. He was Dean at Nicholls State University and was a 40-year Rotarian with perfect attendance.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Landry's Funeral Home from 10:00 AM to 12:45 PM. Thereafter, a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral at 1:00PM followed by interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

He was pre-deceased by his wife of 68 years, Beverly Ohmer; parents, Tobias and Elvina Ohmer.

He is survived by his son, Dr. Merlin Paul Ohmer and wife Dr. Christine Trunk, Daughters Carol Ann Doucet and Susan Stephanie Chandler and husband Bill Chandler; grandchildren, Paul M. Ohmer, Megan D. Ohmer, Jayden R. Trunk, Catherine A. Peralta, Mary F. Blackman, Christa Mayo, Rachael Teel and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: NICHOLLS FOUNDATION, DR. MERLIN M. OHMER MEMORIAL FUND

PO BOX 2074, THIBODAUX, LA, 70310

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houma Today from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2015.

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christine braddock

November 23, 2015

I knew "Doc" from going to Mass at Ashford Court. I was so lucky to have known him, and he was a faithful attendee. We were all saddened by the news of his passing, and Fr. Larkin said last Sunday's Mass in his memory. RIP, Doc, I will miss you. We all will.

November 20, 2015

DR. MERLIN OHMER AND FAMILY, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Jeremiah 29:11,12. Marguerite Hyde Toledo, Ohio.

November 19, 2015

Rest in peace, my former neighbor. Condolences to the family. Alice Landry Champagne

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