Merlin G. Erickson 1927-2016

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Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 12/21/2024 at 22:38:08

Merlin G. Erickson
(August 18, 1927 - April 22, 2016)

Merlin Gust Erickson, 88, of Pomeroy, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Pomeroy Care Center in Pomeroy, Iowa. Born August 18, 1927, the son of Severius and Mabel (Johnson) Erickson, Merlin was a lifelong resident of rural Pomeroy. He farmed and raised cattle with his family and ran a corn shelling operation for more than fifty years. In his early years, Merlin attended Colfax 5 and Bellville 4 country schools, and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1944 at the age of 16. He began farming and shelling corn. In 1950 Merlin was drafted and served for 2 years in the U.S. Army as a medic near the front lines in the Korean War. Merlin’s interests included softball, bowling, deer hunting and taxidermy. He was a steadfast volunteer with AMVETS and Twin Lakes Bible Camp, and was a strong supporter of local businesses. He served as treasurer of the Pomeroy Development Corporation for many years and was an active member of the Pomeroy Covenant Church.
Merlin married J. Nadine Dittrich Daniell on July 14, 1979. They were married over 33 years until Nadine’s death December 11, 2012. Merlin is survived by his sister, Ruth Lantz of Pomeroy; brother, Rubert (Doris) Erickson of Pomeroy; brother, Eldon (Zoanne) Erickson of Ames; devoted nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews; Nadine’s daughters, Shari and Jan, their families, and other members of Nadine’s family. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother in infancy, Vernon; sister and brother-in-law, Verna and Marion Atkins; brother-in-law, Harold Lantz; and nephew, Bruce Lantz. He is warmly remembered by these and other relatives, friends, neighbors and community members with whom he shared a joyful life. Copyright Lampe & Powers Funeral Home, (712) 464-7665, www.powersfh.net