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Merlyn OVERVIG Obituary

Age 88, of River Falls Passed away at his home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona, is assisting the family. cremationsociety-wi.com

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 5, 2023.

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Emily Jacobson

January 2, 2023

I am so grateful to have gotten to know Merle these last few months. His bright light and great humor made my day every time I saw him. Much love and many blessings to you Shirley

Ginny and Paul Mceathron

December 30, 2022

I'm so glad we stopped in to see you guys a few weeks ago. Merle had gone for his walk and we visited a bit. We heard him chuckle about something, probably related to deer or hunting. We know that Merle was well loved, contented, and dearly cared for by Shirley. He will rest in peace.

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Funeral services provided by:

Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel and Cremation Society of Wisconsin

535 S Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona, WI 54720

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