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Joseph Merseal Obituary

DERBY Merseal, Joseph C., 85, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014. He was born September 13, 1928 to Rossie and Ruth (Curtis) Merseal in Farmington, MO. Joseph was a member of VFW Post 7253 and a former city councilman. He coached football and baseball and was a co-founder of Derby Jr. Football. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters; and 3 brothers. Joseph is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lu Merseal; children, Jim (Cathy) Merseal and Ann Epperson; grandchildren, Jasson Merseal, Steven (Katie) Merseal, Shaun (Courtney) Merseal, Laura (Ryan) Croley; and Kyle Epperson; and great-grandchildren, Julie Merseal, Emily Merseal, Kinley Merseal, Zoey Merseal, and Breckyn Croley. Memorial Service: 10 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Smith Mortuary of Derby. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Alzheimer's Association, 1820 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67214. www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Aug. 1, 2014.

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Everette Hogue

August 7, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss, your family will be in our thoughts and prayers !

Jan Logan

August 5, 2014

Jim, I'm so sorry to hear of your fathers passing, My prayers are with you

Pam Rion

August 1, 2014

Aunt Lu, Jim, Kathy, and Ann....

I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. Mom so loved her"little" brother Joe as we all did. She enjoyed talking to him on the phone often to keep in touch. Now I'm sure the whole family is having big dinners in heaven like we used to have here. They're probably watching baseball and playing lawn darts with Uncle Pete supervising of course. I always thought of uncle Joe as being young. Now he is again and visiting with his mama he never really knew. Uncle Joe will live on as long as his kids and grandkids keep him in their hearts and tell his stories. Talk to him when you feel him near as he will always be with you. Love and prayers from my family to yours. Gods speed Uncle Joe!
Pam (Yeager) Rion
Nick, Megan, Matt and Jaimie

August 1, 2014

Lu and Family,
I am very saddened by the loss of Joe. I considered him a great friend and one of the most respected men in Derby. His contributions to the
Derby Community were too numerous to list here, but will be evident in this community for a long, long time.
Loren Johnson

Harry Simpson

August 1, 2014

Rest Joseph, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Shelli (Lab) Dearing

August 1, 2014

Lu,

I was sorry to hear about your husband's passing. Please know that we are thinking about you at this difficult time.

Richard Baughn

August 1, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss, He was a good friend Cessna friend.

August 1, 2014

Sorry Lu, Joe was dealt such a card and our paths got so tangled up. I simply Loved the guy and he will forever be in my heart and memories.
Bud

Chris and Chet Duchnowski

July 31, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. He was a great man and we have fond memories of our times together which unfortunately have not been often the last years. I know that Mom and him are together now and that comforts us and I hope it will you, too. Our prayers are with you.

love Chris and Chet Duchnowski(Wanda's daughter)

Ron & Linda Poertner

July 31, 2014

We are sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. The legacy of Merseal brothers & sisters lives on through their children. We share great memories of holiday dinners at Mawmaw and Pawpaws house. Great stories and lots of love. Thank you for being a part of those memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you all.

Gala Haywood

July 30, 2014

My heartfelt condolences you all of you. It is sad for us all that Uncle Joe is gone. May God watch over all of you. Love,
Gala Merseal Haywood

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