Obituary of Merrill Arden Conner
Merrill Arden Conner was born August 20, 1926 in Monroe, Michigan. He was one of three children born from the union of: the late Luther Conner Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Dischinger) Conner. He attended Monroe High School and graduated with the Class of 1944. To support his family, he worked as a Plant Supervisor for First River Raisin Paper Company.
Merrill received his spiritual nourishment by attending Trinity Lutheran Church and remained active by becoming a Sunday School Teacher. He was one of the founders of The LaSalle Township Fire Department and was a volunteer fireman throughout his life. He was also proud of his involvement in the founding of the Custer Little League team and serving on the planning board for the opening of the Community College.
Merrill enjoyed golfing with friends and was an avid Detroit Tigers fan. Above anything he loved the Lord and his family. His knowledge about history and the love for his family shown through with everything he did. His loving personality and giving nature are just a few things that will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Merrill Arden Conner, age 92 of Monroe, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019 at Promedica Toledo Hospital. His passing is preceded by his first wife: Zorka (Knezevich) Conner; his second wife: Gloria (Laboe-Watkins) Conner; his brother: James Conner, his granddaughter: Barbara and his parents.
To cherish his memory, he leaves his children: Diane (the late Ray) Barton, Rodney (Dorothy) Conner, Sandra (Thomas) Blazoff, Richard (Patsy) Watkins, Michael (Mary) Watkins and Toni (Mark) Adrian; his brother Luther (the late Esther) Conner Jr.; his sister-in-law: Pat Conner; his grandchildren: Deborah, Keith (Courtney), Andrew, Shelly, Bradley (Leann), Michael (Loretta), Steven (Stephanie), Jeannie (Washington), Stacey (Donald), Nicole(Robert), Tara (Michael) and Nicholas and many great and great-great grandchildren.
Friends may gather on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 3:00pm–8:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe, 14567 South Dixie Highway (734)241-7070. He will Lie In-State on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 10:00am until a Service at 11:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 323 Scott Street in Monroe to be officiated by Pastor Daniel Potts.
Memorial donations are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or the LaSalle Township Fire Department. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration, share a photo or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com.