Merle Dean Craig's Obituary
Merle Dean Craig, age 63, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 at his home in Severy, Kansas. Merle was born on December 25, 1950 in Eureka, Kansas to Wilbur and Henryetta (Pape) Craig. Merle’s family moved to the Severy area in 1953, where Merle grew up and graduated from Severy High School.
On July 6, 1970, Merle married Patty Signer in Eureka, Kansas. Merle and Patty made Severy their home where they raised two sons and one daughter. Merle supported his family by working in the oil fields during the winter months and hauling hay during the summer for several years until he opened a welding and repair shop that he ran for fourteen years. At this time he also worked for Frank Bills Trucking as the shop service and repairman until he was no longer able to do truck repair due to an injury. He then phased out his welding shop and started a recycling business, which he ran until his accident on June 15, 2013 which led to the closing of his business.
Merle is survived by his mother Henryetta of El Dorado, Kansas; his wife Patty of the home; his son Rodney and wife Carlette; his son Kevin; his daughter Melissa; granddaughter Ashley and husband Cotton; grandson Michael; and his great granddaughter Brooke, all of Severy, Kansas, two brothers, Kenny and Robert Craig and two sisters, Wanda Nusz and Della Kirkendall. He was preceded in death by his father Wilbur and siblings Earl and Earlene.
Per Merle’s wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held Friday, April 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy. Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home in Howard.
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