Merrill Hall
November 08, 2021
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Merrill A. Hall, 97, passed away on November 8, 2021. He was born in Ankeny, Iowa on January 26, 1924, son of Joe and Elizabeth (Ganoe) Hall.
Merrill lived and farmed in Bondurant, Altoona and the Ankeny areas his entire life. He was one of seven children. Merrill loved his family and God. He was a devoted family man and loyal Catholic.
Merrill is survived by his 6 children; Dwayne (Dorothy); Deanne (Stan); Marsha (Dennis); Dave (Carol); Mike (Carolyn Streeter); Kris (Gregg); 21 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild and sister, Bev Luing. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Rhonda and granddaughter, Lindsay.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 11:00a.m., at Saints John and Paul Catholic Church in Altoona, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 9:30-11:00 a.m., prior to services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Saints John and Paul Catholic Church, 1401 1st Ave S., Altoona, Iowa where Merrill was a devoted member since 1983.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
David & Janet Drey
11/17/2021
Merrill, was a one of a kind ! I met Merrill through St. John & Paul. I believe one Sunday years ago we were sitting in the pew i front of Merrill, and it was at the sign of peace that we turned around and exchanged names. From that time on he remembered our names as if we were next door neighbors. He would ask always how were doing with a tone of genuine sincerity. He always had the presence of not a care in the world, and he always carried himself with such stature & dignity. Merrill had a meek & humble disposition, and to read in his obit that he was 97, flabbergasted us. Merrill had the appearance that everyday was worth giving life his best, and that is how we will remember him, living with the best of intentions right to the very end. May your soul Rest In Peace Merrill, till we meet again
Larry and Shirlee Ganoe
11/15/2021
Thinking of your family at this difficult time. Will miss visiting with Merrill at the reunions. Sending you healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Bill and Tess Thoma
11/15/2021
We met Merrill just one time, but after observing his interactions with his Great Granddaughter, Cece, we could tell that he was more than a Great Grandfather, he was a Great Man. Rest in peace, Merrill.
John Earl and Debbie Ganoe
11/13/2021
Our deepest sympathies to Merrills family.
He lived a long and full life.
May he Rest In Peace.