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1943
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2025
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Merle McLouth Obituary
On June 7th, 1963, Merle married Sharon Kroll, and they spent 61 years together. He graduated from Whitehall High School in 1962. After high school, Merle proudly served our country in the United States Army. After the Army, Merle was employed at Howmet Corporation in a Supervisory role in the Layout Department until his retirement in 2000. He retired after 37 years of employment at Howmet.
Merle had many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed working with his hands on projects such as woodworking and restoring antiques. He collected many John Deere items and restored them and proudly displayed them in his yard, which he also took great pride in. He completed the McLouth ancestry/genealogy which can be found at Shelby Library. Merle was also a Ham Radio Operator with the call sign W8OOD.
Merle is survived by: his wife, Sharon McLouth; daughter, Lori McLouth; brother, Gordon McLouth (Annie); brother, Dale McLouth (Joy); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Merle was preceded in death by: his parents, Edward and Lucille McLouth; sister, Joyce McLouth (Brooks); and a nephew, Daniel McLouth.
In accordance with Merle's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
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Thomas Wackerow III
February 17, 2025
My thoughts go out to Merle's family and friends. Remember him well in High School even though I moved from Whitehall to Reeths-Puffer . Graduates of 1962. Rest in Peace. Thomas Wackerow, Jacksonville, Florida
Kathleen Barrett Quinn
February 13, 2025
So sorry. Great friend in high school; graduating with Merle in 1962. Always a smile and in later years a short catch up on our lives in the Montague Foods parking lot.
Margaret Miller/Richter
January 29, 2025
Sharon, so sorry to hear of Merle's passing. I just talked to him a week ago. I worked with him for 27 years. You both use to attend our ham radio meetings. He was always such a good friend. I will miss his calls. My heart goes out to you and your daughter.
Lee Dickinson
January 29, 2025
My condolences to Merle's family. I have many memories of him as we grew up in Whitehall and were members of the WHS Class of 1962.
Lee Lundell Dickinson
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