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James R. Merrill

March 6, 1924 - January 19, 2020
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Saturday 1/25, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Saturday 1/25, 1:00 pm
Cemetery

Private burial at a later date.

Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Milwaukee VA Fisher House.

Born in Carney, MI on March 6, 1924.  Passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 19, 2020, age 95.  Beloved husband of the late Gertrude L. (nee Hayward).  Loving father of Larry (Barb) Merrill, Patricia (Terry) Boerner, Barbara Duehning and the late Beverly Merrill.  Proud grandfather of Amy Conigliaro, Jamie Legler, Kevin (fiancé Arynne) Merrill, Kayla (Matt) Longley and Krystal Duehning.  Great grandfather of Chelsey, Brianna, Jesse, Brooke, Celeste, Phoenix, Ember & Ellie.  Great-Great grandfather of Peyton.  Dear brother of Inez Kregelka. James was preceded in death by his brother Lafayette Merrill and his sister Joan Miller.  Also loved by many nephews, nieces and their children.

James was a proud US Veteran, he served in the Army-Air Force as a tail gunner on B-24 bomber airplanes during WWII.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Saturday, January 25, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Service 1:00 PM.  Private burial at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Milwaukee VA Fisher House.

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Saturday 1/25, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Map
Saturday 1/25, 1:00 pm
Cemetery

Private burial at a later date.

Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Milwaukee VA Fisher House.

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Born in Carney, MI on March 6, 1924.  Passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 19, 2020, age 95.  Beloved husband of the late Gertrude L. (nee Hayward).  Loving father of Larry (Barb) Merrill, Patricia (Terry) Boerner, Barbara Duehning and the late Beverly Merrill.  Proud grandfather of Amy Conigliaro, Jamie Legler, Kevin (fiancé Arynne) Merrill, Kayla (Matt)Continue Reading

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Lawrence(Larry) Merrill left a message on January 22, 2020:
Please Accept our deepest sympathies. So sorry we won't be able to make it down there.
Cindy Shull left a message on January 21, 2020:
My deepest sympathies to Larry, Barb, Kevin and the rest of the Merrill family. Sending prayers that you all find comfort in your memories.
Monica Bayyouk left a message on January 21, 2020:
Rest in peace Uncle Jim.
Brianna left a message on January 20, 2020:
I miss him so much already!
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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