Mary Jane Merricle

Mary Jane Merricle obituary, Waynesfield, OH

Mary Jane Merricle

Mary Merricle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Eley Funeral Home & Crematory - Wapakoneta on Jun. 18, 2025.

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Mary Jane Merricle, 90, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025, at her home. She was born March 1, 1935, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of Christopher John and Lula G. (Shaw) Behm. On June 5, 1971, she married Delmar Eugene Merricle, and he survives.
Other survivors include,
daughter, Christine A. Miller, Newport News, VA;
grandchildren, Brandon M. Egler, Brianne N. Egler;
brothers, Richard E. "Dick" Behm, Falls Church, VA,
John W. Behm, Greenville, SC.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert L. Behm.
A homemaker, Mary Jane was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta. She was a graduate of Blume High School. Mary Jane was a member of the Wapakoneta V.F.W Post #8445, Ladies Auxiliary, the Wapakoneta Fire Dept., Ladies Auxiliary, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691. In her younger years, she was an avid bowler.
A Celebration of Mary Jane's life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445. Arrangements are under the direction of the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Wapakoneta, where condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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