Age 95, of Grant, passed away on May 28, 2021 Preceded in death by wife, Bernice; daughter-in-law, Nancy; one granddaughter; and one great granddaughter. Survived by children, Susan (Kevin) Stenberg, Michael, Thomas (Lucy), Nancy (James) Moses, Dennis; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Merle loved to garden, was a 70-year member of Local 49, loved to push dirt, and cherished his family & friends.Services will be private.