Paul A. Merritt
October 27, 1929 — November 29, 2004
Paul A. "P.M.? Merritt, 75, of Walker, died Monday, November 29, 2004, in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 2, 2004, at Walker United Methodist Church, by Rev. Leo Andersen. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Walker. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of Walker; a son, Stewart and wife Wendy of Walker; a daughter-in-law, Julie of Walker; Cheryl Merritt of Hiawatha; four grandchildren, Christopher of Las Vegas, Nevada, Katie of Waterloo, Cody of Brooklyn, New York and Holden of Walker; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Victoria Merritt of Hiawatha; two sisters, Helen Peyton of Coggon, Virginia Kirchner of Illinois; two brothers, Harold Merritt of Walker and James (Kaye) Merritt of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Richard "Dick? Merritt, and a brother, Gordon.
Paul was born October 27, 1929, the son of Andrew and Eleanor (Brunen) Merritt. On September 22, 1947, he married Lorraine Simanek. Paul was involved in the carpentry trade for over 57 years. During those decades he aided in the construction and renovation of thousands of buildings throughout Eastern Iowa. He was widely considered a master carpenter. Paul also enjoyed gardening, mushroom hunting, the Iowa Hawkeyes, watching Chicago Cubs baseball, and spending time with family and friends at the cabin on the Wapsi. Paul?s greatest joy, however, came from his family. His mild and kind nature, along with his outstanding sense of humor, gave him a special bond with his wife, children, and grandchildren. His loyalty to them was only surpassed by his love for them.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of Walker; a son, Stewart and wife Wendy of Walker; a daughter-in-law, Julie of Walker; Cheryl Merritt of Hiawatha; four grandchildren, Christopher of Las Vegas, Nevada, Katie of Waterloo, Cody of Brooklyn, New York and Holden of Walker; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Victoria Merritt of Hiawatha; two sisters, Helen Peyton of Coggon, Virginia Kirchner of Illinois; two brothers, Harold Merritt of Walker and James (Kaye) Merritt of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Richard "Dick? Merritt, and a brother, Gordon.
Paul was born October 27, 1929, the son of Andrew and Eleanor (Brunen) Merritt. On September 22, 1947, he married Lorraine Simanek. Paul was involved in the carpentry trade for over 57 years. During those decades he aided in the construction and renovation of thousands of buildings throughout Eastern Iowa. He was widely considered a master carpenter. Paul also enjoyed gardening, mushroom hunting, the Iowa Hawkeyes, watching Chicago Cubs baseball, and spending time with family and friends at the cabin on the Wapsi. Paul?s greatest joy, however, came from his family. His mild and kind nature, along with his outstanding sense of humor, gave him a special bond with his wife, children, and grandchildren. His loyalty to them was only surpassed by his love for them.
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