Harry Angelo Merlo

So sorry to hear about Harry. I worked under him for many years manufacturing a building product break through, OSB. I carved his first 'waferboard' duck decoy made from Hayward Wi. OSB. He was elated to see the decoy and said he would cherish it forever. He was a great man. Never saw a person who new every employee by their first name. He will be missed. Pete Wainer

In the short time I knew Harry he always welcomed me to his home like an old friend. I had the pleasure of sharing exercise time [and watching Gunsmoke] with Harry and Flo and greatly enjoying a glass of wine. I will miss Harry.

Riposa in pace amico mio. love you and will miss you. you were a mentor, role model and friend and will always be one of my better angles who guid me. i know Harry is in a good place with good componie. Say hi to mom and give her a hug from me and all of us. love and hugs Flo and the fam.

To Flo and Family,
We were so sorry to hear that Harry passed away. He was always so warm and hospitable when we came down for the "Newtonanny," offering his home, his pool, his generosity, his piano and his harmonica playing. We will really miss him. Our loving sympathy to you all.

Mr. Merlo was a visionary maverick who tirelessly tried to discover and commercialize next technologies to make the world a better place. The commercialization of OSB (Oriented Strand Board) technology saved millions of trees. There are a number of other initiatives that Mr. Merlo started because was an innovator. His initiatives have established foundation for future progress and will cover a lot of book pages. He was also committed to providing a better pension plan for his employees.
Once visiting South Korea as an LP employee, I have witnessed firsthand how much respect LP's South Korean customers had for Mr. Merlo who greatly helped for 1988 Seoul Olympics.

R.I.P.

To Flo, Harry Jr and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
Harry was a good man and did live a
wonderful life.
Frank Sinatra's song "MY WAY" must have
been written for him.
We send you all our thoughts and prayers.

Ed and Madeline Greenlee

Harry, I am so sad that I was unable to see you before you left us and that the service format will not be conducive to a public recognition for the numerous ways you brought help to so many! I remember the many times you invited and hosted our Salvation Army Brass Ensemble to play Christmas music at your Christmas party at the Hillsboro Airport office, How you worked so productively with Colonel Dave and Gladys Riley as they provided leadership for The Salvation Army in this area and how you worked with his son, Doug Riley and his wife Colleen as they provided leadership in the N/NE Portland area and today serve as 2nd in charge of all Salvation Army operations in the 13 Western States. How you used your lumber knowledge and contacts to rebuild and make operational The Salvation Army's Camp Trestle Glen at Barton, OR, Your work with the Army at what used to be "Baloney Joes and your admonition that soup and water are very inexpensive, The auction fund raisers at the Harbor Light, The Edith Green House, Involvement with The Salvation Army's National Advisory Board and creating and leading the first Oregon Advisory Board for The Army. I remember Visiting Mama;s park!!. Space will not permit listing the many other numerous projects you made become a reality. But Harry, in this Season of Thanks you will be missed but your caring spirit will never leave and I am so grateful and thankful for you and the privilege of knowing you and being able to count you as a friend! Mike verbout

Harry was our landlord and he would have us over to his home for dinner every year. He could have been completely un-involved but he chose to get to know his tenants which says a lot about him. He was a very kind man with an incredibly rich life. The stories he would tell! Thanks Harry for inviting my husband and I into your life.

Harry,
Thank you for being my friend and a great mentor. You taught me so many things about life and business that I will always treasure. Even though you are no longer with us your spirit lives on and will be with us forever. Thank you for being such a great friend.
Joe Hollman & Family

Warm recognition to a friend of the forest and the many diverse and things the forest provides to all aspects of society. The Young family will plant 91 Montana fir and larch in his rememberance.

Thank you for the wonderful park Mr. Merlo! My family had the opprotunity to meet him last year. Mr. Merlo was quite engaged in our conversation & took quite a liking to my 6 month old son. God bless you Harry Merlo.

Harry & Billie, I'm so sorry for your loss. I drove by the Lago di Merlo office on my way to work daily and thought about my time working with you & your dad with fondness. Take care.

Harry was a great friend to my husband and myself. My husband passed in Nov. 2010. They were good friends. He will be missed. We had good times together.
RIP Harry. Say hello to Norm.
Dolores Winningstad

I worked with Harry at his estate in Portland. I have always known Harry to be kind, generous, funny and enthusiastic. In the hours out of public view he was sensitive and sentimental about family, animals and plants. I will plant a Douglas fir in his honor.

Prayers to the Merlo Family Jan Dawson

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE MERLO FAMILY HARRY WAS A SPECIAL PERSON TO ME AND MY FAMILY WHAT A WONDERFULL MAN WHO WILL BE MISSED GOOD BYE MY FRIEND

Harry, Jr. and Billie,
Our condolences for your loss. Harry was a visionary of the timber industry who was always looking for a better way.
His legacy will live on.

My thoughts and prayers to the Merlo family. I worked for Louisiana-Pacific for 13 years and those were very good years. Harry made L-P a family and he was very good to his employees. He will be missed.

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Merlo. I did not have the honor of meeting him, but I appreciate the opportunity he provided to all of us here at LP. I love what I do. My job is fun and rewarding. Thank you so much for making it possible. My heart goes out to his family.

My condolences to the family of Mr. Merlo. Harry was a giant and a radiant source of energy and enthusiasm for the American Dream. He saved Lattice Semiconductor during its failing infancy and saw it go public two years later. My team members and I will never forget his enthusiasm and encouragement during that time.

Wishing heart-felt condolences to you, Mr. Merlo was kind and generous. The park dedicated to his mother, Clotilde Merlo, in Stirling City, CA is a gem-stone of good will and community pride. We shall miss his presence and influence that has given so much lasting hope and pleasure to this small forest community. Respectfully,

With sincere sympathy from the Hersey M. Robb family.

This bad news. Harry Merlo was a good man. And a good man to know though I only knew him a bit he was the epitome of graciousness. He was a good friend of my Dad's and they got on well. My condolences to his family and RIP Harry!

Harry Jr and Billie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Susan Young

Condolences to the family of Harry Merlo on the passing of a man that was a great visionary to develop a company that supported so many co-workers and their family's through out the years. Rest in peace

Vaughn and Deb Behrmann and family

While he is physically gone from earth, Harry's giving spirit will live on in many of us. As he said, if you can't share a penny, you can't share a dollar. He shared by helping me get through my undergraduate degree, and went on to be like a father to me. No more pain, no more suffering. My adopted grandfather, I will miss you!

Anne N. Wilson

My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Merlo. Christine Carlin LP Roaring River NC

God Speed Mr Merlo. You were a true lumberman and a good man.

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back at all the wonderful memories created throughout his lifetime help comfort your family. Thank you Mr. Merlo. I am very proud to be part of the LP Family.

Thank you Mr. Merlo for building the company that many of us consider our home. Your forethought for a great wood products company, with great engineered products, is certainly what LP is built on. Many lives have been improved due to your life's work.

I remember Harry as a spectacular businessman who enjoyed sharing his successes. He enjoyed sharing the wealth with the employees who worked for Louisiana-Pacific and he routinely found ways to do that time and time again. I feel fortunate to have worked for LP during the "good times" and to have been one of the many who experienced his generosity. Thank you Harry. You will not be forgotten.

Harry was an important part of my life. He supported me at OMSI when I first came to Portland and helped me build my company and the Museum Tour Catalog. He was a caring individual who assisted many worthwhile causes and will be missed.