Merle Hinckley Surrarrer
Obituary
Merle Hinckley Surrarrer, 86, of Henrietta Township, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 at New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain, following a lengthy illness. He was born August 25, 1921 in Chagrin Falls. Merle had made his home in Henrietta Township for the last 63 years.
Merle served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He served in the Pacific Theatre in both wars.
He was employed as a machinist at Ridge Tool in Elyria for eight years before retiring in 1980. Merle was previously employed at Thew Showel in Lorain for 28 years.
He was a member of Henrietta United Methodist Church. Merle was a charter member of the Birmingham Lions Club. As a hobby, Merle worked on small engines and automobiles for family and friends. He loved woodworking, building furniture for family members. Merle loved to travel with his family in his motor home across the USA. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. They were the center of his universe.
Survivors include his wife of 83 years, Maud Elizabeth Surrarrer (nee Talbot); his daughters, Sharon Surrarrer and her companion, Brian Gese of Spearfish, South Dakota, Gail (Rex) Johns of Wakeman, Linda Holcomb of Lorain, Marcia (Gary) Abercrombie of Cary, North Carolina; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his stillborn son, Robert Lee Surrarrer; his brothers, Mike Surrarrer, Clair Surrarrer, and parents Warren and Cleo (nee Hinckley) Surrarrer.
Friends may call Monday, August 25, 2008 from 7 to 9 P.M. at the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 11 A,M. at the funeral home, Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard will perform honors. The Rev. Ray Ake, Pastor of Henrietta United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Brownhelm Cemetery, Vermilion.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to CHP Regional Foundation / New Life Hospice; 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053. Online condolences are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com.
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