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Merrill Joseph Staudt

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Services: A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. June 16, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Nixa. Visitation to be held one hour prior to service.

Merrill Joseph Staudt, 92, of Nixa, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1925 in Marble Rock, Iowa, the son of Joseph Mark and Vera (Katcher) Staudt. In 1943, he graduated from high school in Marble Rock. He served his country as a United States Merchant Marine from 1943 until 1946 during World War II. He then served in the Army Reserves. On Feb. 3, 1951, he and Marlene Joan Albertson were united in marriage in Roseville, Iowa.

Merrill farmed in Charles City, Iowa 1947-1972. After moving to Missouri, he farmed near Mountain Grove. Following retirement, he enjoyed playing golf with his sons. They also spent time fishing in Canada. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Nixa.

Merrill is survived by his wife, Marlene; seven children and their spouses, Joe and Pam Staudt, Tom and Jennifer Staudt, Tony and Betsy Staudt, John and Nancy Staudt, Mike and Pam Staudt, Timmy and Tammi Staudt, and Sue Ann and Brian Niehaus; daughter-in-law Jane Staudt; nineteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ray Staudt and wife Connie.

Merrill was preceded in death by his son, Rick Staudt; a grandson, Bryan Staudt; two brothers; three sisters; and his parents.


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