Neil Lunn Merten
August 21, 2013
Neil Lunn Merten, 97, was born December 15, 1915, in Des Moines, the son of Harris and Ada Belle (Lunn) Merten. He passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines.
Neil was an Army Veteran, proudly serving his country in World War II. He retired from Brown Brothers as an electrician after many years of faithful service. His passion was farming and spending time on his land.
Neil is survived by his children, Marjorie (David) McFann of Columbia, Missouri, Linda Smith of Pleasant Hill, Richard (Lynn) Merten of Sully, and Jack (Karla) Merten of Mitchellville; grandchildren, Michael McFann, Heather (Tim) Abrams, David (Marijane) Smith, Laura (Bill) Barnes, Lisa (Kevin) Ohnemus, Eric (Sheri) Merten, and Chris (Debbie) Merten; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and one on the way; sister, Vivian Davis of Pueblo, Colorado; other loving relatives; and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Merten; granddaughter, Bailey Oltrogge; and his siblings, Kenneth Merten, Beulah Moore, and Russell Merten.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2013, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Altoona United Methodist Church, 602 5th Avenue SW, with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Kavanagh Hospice House on 56th Street in loving memory of Neil.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ann Sprague
09/05/2013
Marjorie, David & Family:
I am sorry for your loss. I know your father left behind a wonderful legacy in his children and grandchildren. God bless.
Vickie J Ferguson
08/25/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the good fortune of knowing Neil when he had cattle at a friends pasture. It was always good to listen to him. Again, very sorry for your loss.
Pat Meuler
08/23/2013
Linda, it is so difficult to lose a parent, they been part of your entire life. They have always been there for you. I hope you and Lisa can remember the good times of the past and continue to carry that memory into the future.
Jim and Linda McPherson
08/23/2013
A Golden heart stopped beating when your father was called home by God. He enjoyed a good long life but God could see that he was getting tired and living had become a struggle. May God bless all of you as you deal with this loss. Our sympathy to each of you as you move forward.
Love, Jim and Linda
Jerry and Suzie Merten
08/22/2013
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family for your loss. I have so many good memories when our family would come to visit you. I can remember the laughter and love that filled the room. You will always have the memories of your dad and the joyous times you spent together. With all our love. Jerry and Suzie
Steven McLellan
08/22/2013
I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Neil and know how highly many from our church have spoken of him. I offer you my prayers and sympathy for this loss. Steven McLellan