Harold Maurice Merrell

Harold Maurice Merrell, 85, Crawfordsville, passed peacefully in his home, onWednesday,January 17th, 2018, surrounded by his three children and family. He was bornMarch 19th, 1932, in Crawfordsville, to Hugo and Bessie (Utterback) Merrell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Todd Merrell, as well as his brothers and sister-in-laws: Don (Naomi) Merrell; Bob (Lois) Merrell; Eugene (Helen) Merrell; his sisters and brothers-in-laws: Maxene (Bob) Cunningham; Louise (Clarence) Fox; Margaret (Max) Brown; Ann (Raymond) Myers; as well as his parents.He is survived by his three children: Jennifer (Dick) Demoret; Jeanne Merrell; and Jeff Merrell, all of Crawfordsville.Also surviving are 6 grandchildren: Michael (Christy) Demoret; Adam Demoret; Deena Britton (Mike) Siggins; Chad Britton; Haley Merrell (Josh) Kunkle; Tyler Merrell; 14 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Harold was a U. S. Navy Veteran, having been stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. He had a 34 year career at R.R. Donnelley & Sons; and was a 20 year volunteer at Culver, Franciscan Hospital of Crawfordsville;

He was a father, husband, and son of noble character, true to his vows to serve his country and provide for his wife and children. Always thinking of others before himself; giving 100% of his abilities. He was a naturally talented artist, historian, and story teller.

Harold would like to let you know his work here is done. He got a call; an offer he couldn't refuse for an appointment from which he will not be returning. An assignment that comes with a bonus; a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time. He left detailed instructions for his family and friends here: to "celebrate" his mission that has been completed here on earth.

A Visitation Time of Rememberance will be held onSunday,January 21st, at Powers-Priebe Funeral Home from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Cremation will follow with a family committal service being held at the Waynetown Masonic Cemetery at a later date. Military rites will be conducted at the funeral home by the Crawfordsville American Legion Honor Guard and the U.S.Navy. Memorials in Harold's memory may be made to: The American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278