1935
Donald
2007
Donald Floyd Merritt
January 15, 1935 — March 23, 2007
We will celebrate the life of Donald Floyd Merritt, 72, of Hillsdale, IL who died March 23, 2007 at his home.
Funeral services will be 10a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Calvary Church of the Quad Cities 4417-53rd Street, Moline. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave, Moline. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal with military honors conducted by Moline American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to Genesis Hospice, Bettendorf, IA.
Don was born January 15, 1935 in Bernie, MO to Ellis "Doot" and Myrtle Hicks Merritt. He married Lois Wilson on October 5, 1991 in Moline.
Don was a retired pipe liner working in construction. He was also the former owner of The Shrimp Spot Bait & Tack of Ft. Pierce, FL.
Don was an Army veteran. He was a member of the Greenville Masonic Lodge No 245 A.F. & A.M. and a member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed riding his Harley, gardening and visiting with friends.
He is survived by
Wife Lois Hillsdale, IL
Daughter Sherry (William) Fennecken Glasgow, KY
Son Gary (Kim) Merritt Ft. Pierce, FL
Daughter Jeri (Jerry) Barber Russellville, KY
Step-Daughter Karen (Russ) Ahrens East Moline
Step-Son Kevin(Rachel) Pointer Gray, LA
Step-Son Kirk (Michelle) Amador Orion
12 grandkids
4 great grandkids
2 sisters Sue (Rowland) Hawthorne The Village, FL
Brenda (Brian) Dieter Winter Gardens, FL
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Everett Merritt.
Online condolences may be expressed to Don's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Funeral services will be 10a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Calvary Church of the Quad Cities 4417-53rd Street, Moline. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave, Moline. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal with military honors conducted by Moline American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to Genesis Hospice, Bettendorf, IA.
Don was born January 15, 1935 in Bernie, MO to Ellis "Doot" and Myrtle Hicks Merritt. He married Lois Wilson on October 5, 1991 in Moline.
Don was a retired pipe liner working in construction. He was also the former owner of The Shrimp Spot Bait & Tack of Ft. Pierce, FL.
Don was an Army veteran. He was a member of the Greenville Masonic Lodge No 245 A.F. & A.M. and a member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed riding his Harley, gardening and visiting with friends.
He is survived by
Wife Lois Hillsdale, IL
Daughter Sherry (William) Fennecken Glasgow, KY
Son Gary (Kim) Merritt Ft. Pierce, FL
Daughter Jeri (Jerry) Barber Russellville, KY
Step-Daughter Karen (Russ) Ahrens East Moline
Step-Son Kevin(Rachel) Pointer Gray, LA
Step-Son Kirk (Michelle) Amador Orion
12 grandkids
4 great grandkids
2 sisters Sue (Rowland) Hawthorne The Village, FL
Brenda (Brian) Dieter Winter Gardens, FL
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Everett Merritt.
Online condolences may be expressed to Don's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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