(?) Schmitz

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was (?) Reuter.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Schmitz married (?) Reuter.

Child of (?) Schmitz and (?) Reuter

(?) Reuter

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Reuter married (?) Schmitz.

Child of (?) Reuter and (?) Schmitz

Morris Finley

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMorris Finley married Genevieve Veronica Ruetten, daughter of Peter Anthony Ruetten and Mary Maria Weitzel.

(?) Melgard

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Melgard married Veronica Ruetten, daughter of Theodore Hubert Ruetten and Veronica Weitzel.

Carl Robert Lewis

M, b. 28 August 1918, d. 27 February 1993
Father*Roland D. Lewis
Mother*Odessa Wait
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 August 1918Carl Robert Lewis was born on 28 August 1918.
He was the son of Roland D. Lewis and Odessa Wait.
Marriage7 September 1939Carl Robert Lewis married Eleanore K. Weitzel, daughter of Raymond J. Weitzel Sr. and Bernetta Nachreiner, on 7 September 1939.
Death27 February 1993Carl Robert Lewis died on 27 February 1993 at age 74.

Roland D. Lewis

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRoland D. Lewis married Odessa Wait.

Child of Roland D. Lewis and Odessa Wait

Odessa Wait

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Lewis.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOdessa Wait married Roland D. Lewis.

Child of Odessa Wait and Roland D. Lewis

Raymond Arles Hess

M, b. 26 October 1909, d. 15 January 1990
Father*Winfield Scott Hess b. 29 Nov 1880, d. 26 Jan 1968
Mother*Frances S. Horton b. 1886, d. 11 Dec 1918
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRaymond Arles Hess was also known as Ray.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 October 1909Raymond Arles Hess was born on 26 October 1909.
He was the son of Winfield Scott Hess and Frances S. Horton.
Marriage21 March 1939Raymond Arles Hess married Helen Irene Weitzel, daughter of Edward Martin Weitzel and Anna Freda Walters, on 21 March 1939.
Death15 January 1990Raymond Arles Hess died on 15 January 1990 at age 80.

Child of Raymond Arles Hess and Helen Irene Weitzel

Raymond E. Hess

M, b. 12 March 1940, d. 20 September 2008
Father*Raymond Arles Hess b. 26 Oct 1909, d. 15 Jan 1990
Mother*Helen Irene Weitzel b. 1916
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1940Raymond E. Hess was born on 12 March 1940.
He was the son of Raymond Arles Hess and Helen Irene Weitzel.
Death20 September 2008Raymond E. Hess died on 20 September 2008 at age 68 Raymond E. Hess, age 68 of Cazenovia, died peacefully after a lengthy illness on Saturday, Sept.20, 2008, at St. Joseph' s Hospital, Marshfield. He was born on March 12, 1940, in Richland Center, the son of Raymond A. and Helen (Weitzel) Hess. He was the third generation owner and operator of Hess's Hardware Store in Cazenovia for over 50 years. He is rememberedfor his outgoing, friendly, warm personality who was always smiling. Raymond is survived by his mother, Helen of Cazenovia; his brother, Richard (Dianne) Hess of Waunakee; his sister, Karen (Daniel) Breininger of Tomah; nieces, nephews along with other relatives friends. He was preceded in death by his father. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at 2 p.m. at ST. ANTHONY' S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Cazenovia. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.at the CAZENOVIA CHAPEL in Cazenovia. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Patrick McPhillips

M, b. 14 February 1855, d. 1924
Father*Michael McPhillips b. 1824, d. 1912
Mother*Mary Smyth b. 1826, d. 22 Oct 1886
Patrick McPhillips portrait-Colorized
Patrick McPhillips portrait
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1855Patrick McPhillips was born on 14 February 1855 at Ireland also reported as Northern Ireland.
He was the son of Michael McPhillips and Mary Smyth.
Marriage10 February 1880Patrick McPhillips married Catherine Byrne, daughter of Patrick Byrne and Anna Hullen, on 10 February 1880 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death1924Patrick McPhillips died in 1924 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Burial1924He was buried in 1924 at Saint John Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 June 1880Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinPatrick McPhillips was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1900Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1905Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1905 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.
1910Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
1920Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
  • Patrick McPhillips immigrated with Michael McPhillips in 1868.
  • Patrick McPhillips was naturalized on 6 January 1914 at Circuit Court, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • In 1918 mentioned in profile of Patrick McPhillips
    in A Standard History of Sauk County, Wisconsin.
    A Standard History of Sauk County, Wisconsin 1918 - Patrick McPhillips - Page 946
  • He, as the father of the bride, attended the wedding of Irvin Francis Marklein and Susan A. McPhillips in September 1919 at Wisconsin; Irvin Marklein and Susie McPhillips marriage announcement.

Children of Patrick McPhillips and Catherine Byrne

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 231B; Enumeration District: 261; .
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 129.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0110; Image: 777; FHL Number: 1375749.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 22.

(?) Ellesser

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was (?) Vosen.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Ellesser married (?) Vosen.

Child of (?) Ellesser and (?) Vosen

(?) Vosen

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Vosen married (?) Ellesser.

Child of (?) Vosen and (?) Ellesser

Reginald J. Duren

M, b. circa 1915
Father*Peter John Duren b. 31 Aug 1885, d. 1952
Mother*Frances Weitzel b. c 1893
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1915Reginald J. Duren was born circa 1915 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Peter John Duren and Frances Weitzel.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 January 1920Westford, Richland, WisconsinReginald J. Duren was listed as a son in Peter John Duren's household on the 1920 Census at Westford, Richland, Wisconsin.1
22 April 1930Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, WisconsinReginald J. Duren was listed as a son in Peter John Duren's household on the 1930 Census at Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED196. Dwelling 139.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED11. Dwelling 189.

Theresa Thering

F, b. 18 March 1855, d. 2 September 1945
Father*Joseph Stephen Thering b. 1823, d. 7 Jan 1864
Mother*Theresa Reuschlein b. 30 Apr 1831, d. 14 Feb 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationTheresa Thering was also known as Tressie.
Married Namecirca 1880As of circa 1880,her married name was Scholl.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 March 1855Theresa Thering was born on 18 March 1855 at Wisconsin also reported as Mar 1856.
She was the daughter of Joseph Stephen Thering and Theresa Reuschlein.
Marriagecirca 1880Theresa Thering married Christian Scholl circa 1880.
Death2 September 1945Theresa Thering died on 2 September 1945 at age 90.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 July 1860Burlington, Racine, WisconsinTheresa Thering was listed in Joseph Stephen Thering's household on the 1860 Census at Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin.1
June 1900Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinTheresa Thering was listed as wife in Christian Scholl's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinTheresa Thering was listed as wife in Christian Scholl's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
  • Theresa Thering had 5 with 5 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 5 with 5 living in 1910 children.

Children of Theresa Thering and Christian Scholl

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 731.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241816.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375750.

Christian Scholl

M, b. 18 September 1849
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChristian Scholl was also known as Christ.
Name VariationChristian Scholl was also known as F.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 September 1849Christian Scholl was born on 18 September 1849 at Germany also reported as Sep 1850.
Marriagecirca 1880He married Theresa Thering, daughter of Joseph Stephen Thering and Theresa Reuschlein, circa 1880.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinChristian Scholl was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of Christian Scholl and Theresa Thering

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241816.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375750.

August Thering

M, b. 1858, d. circa 1859
Father*Joseph Stephen Thering b. 1823, d. 7 Jan 1864
Mother*Theresa Reuschlein b. 30 Apr 1831, d. 14 Feb 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1858August Thering was born in 1858.
He was the son of Joseph Stephen Thering and Theresa Reuschlein.
Deathcirca 1859August Thering died circa 1859 at at age one year.

Josephine Thering

F, b. 21 May 1859, d. 5 February 1907
Father*Joseph Stephen Thering b. 1823, d. 7 Jan 1864
Mother*Theresa Reuschlein b. 30 Apr 1831, d. 14 Feb 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Cramer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJosephine Thering married Joseph Cramer.
Birth21 May 1859Josephine Thering was born on 21 May 1859 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Stephen Thering and Theresa Reuschlein.
Death5 February 1907Josephine Thering died on 5 February 1907 at age 47.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 July 1860Burlington, Racine, WisconsinJosephine Thering was listed in Joseph Stephen Thering's household on the 1860 Census at Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin.1

Children of Josephine Thering and Joseph Cramer

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 731.

Joseph Cramer

M, b. 8 June 1848, d. 9 September 1926
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoseph Cramer married Josephine Thering, daughter of Joseph Stephen Thering and Theresa Reuschlein.
Birth8 June 1848Joseph Cramer was born on 8 June 1848.
Death9 September 1926He died on 9 September 1926 at age 78.

Children of Joseph Cramer and Josephine Thering

Elizabeth Borget

F, b. 8 August 1871, d. 15 April 1937
Father*Adolph Borget b. 11 Aug 1833, d. 8 Feb 1916
Mother*Theresa Reuschlein b. 30 Apr 1831, d. 14 Feb 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 November 1892As of 10 November 1892,her married name was Beck.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 August 1871Elizabeth Borget was born on 8 August 1871 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Adolph Borget and Theresa Reuschlein.
Marriage10 November 1892Elizabeth Borget married John Beck on 10 November 1892.
Death15 April 1937Elizabeth Borget died on 15 April 1937 at age 65.

Johanna Borget

F, b. 3 October 1873, d. 25 November 1962
Father*Adolph Borget b. 11 Aug 1833, d. 8 Feb 1916
Mother*Theresa Reuschlein b. 30 Apr 1831, d. 14 Feb 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohanna Borget was also known as Johannah.
Married Name21 May 1895As of 21 May 1895,her married name was Ederer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 October 1873Johanna Borget was born on 3 October 1873 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Adolph Borget and Theresa Reuschlein.
Marriage21 May 1895Johanna Borget married Frank Xavior Ederer, son of Johann Ederer and Eva Margaretha Decker, on 21 May 1895.
Death25 November 1962Johanna Borget died on 25 November 1962 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 89 Mrs Frank Ederer (Johanna Borget) obituary.
Madison Capital Times November 27, 1962 - Mrs Frank Ederer (Johanna Borget) obituary
Burialafter 25 November 1962She was buried after 25 November 1962 at St Luke Catholic Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Frank X and Johanna Ederer tombstone

Children of Johanna Borget and Frank Xavior Ederer

John Beck

M, b. 27 February 1867, d. 20 March 1913
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1867John Beck was born on 27 February 1867.
Marriage10 November 1892He married Elizabeth Borget, daughter of Adolph Borget and Theresa Reuschlein, on 10 November 1892.
Death20 March 1913John Beck died on 20 March 1913 at age 46.

Frank Xavior Ederer

M, b. 4 August 1870, d. July 1951
Father*Johann Ederer b. 4 Apr 1827, d. 18 May 1900
Mother*Eva Margaretha Decker b. 13 May 1828, d. 5 Sep 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrank Xavior Ederer was also known as Ferry.
Name VariationFrank Xavior Ederer was also known as Xavior.
Name VariationFrank Xavior Ederer was also known as C.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 August 1870Frank Xavior Ederer was born on 4 August 1870 at Bavaria, Germany, also reported as Aug. 3, 1870.
He was the son of Johann Ederer and Eva Margaretha Decker.
Marriage21 May 1895Frank Xavior Ederer married Johanna Borget, daughter of Adolph Borget and Theresa Reuschlein, on 21 May 1895.
DeathJuly 1951Frank Xavior Ederer died in July 1951 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 80 Frank X Ederer obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal July 17, 1951 - Frank X Ederer obituary
BurialJuly 1951He was buried in July 1951 at St Luke Catholic Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Frank X and Johanna Ederer tombstone
  • In Johann Ederer's will dated 4 May 1900 at Sauk, Wisconsin, Frank Xavior Ederer was named as an heir.

Children of Frank Xavior Ederer and Johanna Borget

Leo B. Korbach

M, b. 21 June 1919
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 June 1919Leo B. Korbach was born on 21 June 1919.
Marriage27 May 1947He married Mary Elizabeth Thering, daughter of Albert A. Thering and Elizabeth M. Lins, on 27 May 1947.

M. W. Moses

M, b. circa 1837
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1837M. W. Moses was born circa 1837 at Ohio.
Marriagebefore 1857He married Nancy Stailey, daughter of (?) Stailey and Mariah (?), before 1857.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 July 1860Walker, Anderson, Kansas TerritoryM. W. Moses was listed in Samuel Straub Stailey's household on the 1860 Census at Walker, Anderson, Kansas Territory; living next door to Henry Stailey.1

Child of M. W. Moses and Nancy Stailey

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Handwritten number 117. Dwelling 267.

Mary Moses

F, b. circa 1857
Father*M. W. Moses b. c 1837
Mother*Nancy Stailey b. c 1832
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1857Mary Moses was born circa 1857 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of M. W. Moses and Nancy Stailey.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 July 1860Walker, Anderson, Kansas TerritoryMary Moses was listed in Samuel Straub Stailey's household on the 1860 Census at Walker, Anderson, Kansas Territory; living next door to Henry Stailey.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Handwritten number 117. Dwelling 267.

J. F. Burnham

M, b. circa 1835
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1835J. F. Burnham was born circa 1835 at Maine.
Marriagebefore 1858He married Catherine Stailey, daughter of (?) Stailey and Mariah (?), before 1858.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 July 1860Walker, Anderson, Kansas TerritoryJ. F. Burnham was listed in Samuel Straub Stailey's household on the 1860 Census at Walker, Anderson, Kansas Territory; living next door to Henry Stailey.1

Child of J. F. Burnham and Catherine Stailey

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Handwritten number 117. Dwelling 267.

Charles Burnham

M, b. circa 1858
Father*J. F. Burnham b. c 1835
Mother*Catherine Stailey b. c 1836
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1858Charles Burnham was born circa 1858 at Ohio.
He was the son of J. F. Burnham and Catherine Stailey.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 July 1860Walker, Anderson, Kansas TerritoryCharles Burnham was listed in Samuel Straub Stailey's household on the 1860 Census at Walker, Anderson, Kansas Territory; living next door to Henry Stailey.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Handwritten number 117. Dwelling 267.

Glenn Edward Rowland

M, b. 11 March 1915, d. 2 November 1974
Father*Chester John Rowland b. 30 Sep 1890, d. 9 Dec 1969
Mother*Lavina Fox Sinsabaugh b. 8 Oct 1895, d. Mar 1973
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGlenn Edward Rowland was also known as Edward.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGlenn Edward Rowland married Ruth Catherine Hanna.
Birth11 March 1915Glenn Edward Rowland was born on 11 March 1915 at Missouri.
He was the son of Chester John Rowland and Lavina Fox Sinsabaugh.
Death2 November 1974Glenn Edward Rowland died on 2 November 1974 at Minnesota at age 59.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Kansas City, Jackson, MissouriGlenn Edward Rowland was listed as a son in Chester John Rowland's household on the 1930 Census at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1202; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 229; Image: 855.0; FHL microfilm: 2340937.

Iona Jean Rowland

F, b. 5 August 1922, d. 31 December 1997
Father*Chester John Rowland b. 30 Sep 1890, d. 9 Dec 1969
Mother*Lavina Fox Sinsabaugh b. 8 Oct 1895, d. Mar 1973
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIona Jean Rowland was also known as Iona G.
Married Name30 April 1944As of 30 April 1944,her married name was Henderson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 August 1922Iona Jean Rowland was born on 5 August 1922 at Missouri.
She was the daughter of Chester John Rowland and Lavina Fox Sinsabaugh.
Marriage30 April 1944Iona Jean Rowland married Welch Henderson on 30 April 1944.
Death31 December 1997Iona Jean Rowland died on 31 December 1997 at Minnesota at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Kansas City, Jackson, MissouriIona Jean Rowland was listed as a daughter in Chester John Rowland's household on the 1930 Census at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.1
15 April 1940Kansas City, Jackson, MissouriIona Jean Rowland was listed as a daughter in Chester John Rowland's household on the 1940 Census at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1202; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 229; Image: 855.0; FHL microfilm: 2340937.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 116-326.

William E. Merritt

M, b. 19 July 1940, d. 22 April 2020
Father*William Henry Merritt b. 22 Nov 1909, d. 4 Feb 1978
Mother*Leonora Hale Suter b. 29 Apr 1915, d. 15 Nov 2003
William (Bill) Merritt
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam E. Merritt was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 July 1940William E. Merritt was born on 19 July 1940 at Florida.
He was the son of William Henry Merritt and Leonora Hale Suter.
Marriage24 December 1980William E. Merritt married Mary Lou Cliggett on 24 December 1980.
Death22 April 2020William E. Merritt died on 22 April 2020 at age 79 William “Bill” Merritt, son of the late William Henry Merritt and Leonora Merritt Lukkar of Pensacola, FL, was born on July 19, 1940 in Lake City, FL. Bill graduated from Pensacola Catholic High School in 1958 and had many fond memories from his high school days. He was President of his Senior class and also served as a captain of the basketball team as well as the football team playing quarterback. Following graduation, as a man devoted to the teachings of Jesus Christ, Bill was called to the seminary to fulfill his vocation as a priest. During his years in the religious life, he was devoted to many underserved communities through initiating medical clinic and food pantry programs to meet the needs of communities surrounding St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pensacola, FL. Growing up in Pensacola, Bill was also an avid fisherman and held a love for the sea his entire life.

Bill was later called to married life when he met, Mary Lou Cliggett, who had a similar passion for the Gospel and for serving others. They were later united in marriage for over 30 years. A devoted husband and father, their union was blessed with two children. During his married life, Bill continued his mission to Christian service and social justice as a Coordinator of Social Ministries at St. Benedict Church in Holmdel, NJ before becoming a licensed clinical social worker where he worked with those with severe mental illness and traumatic brain injury. Bill’s mission to the Gospel remained an integral part of his entire life.

After experiencing cardiac arrest almost 12 years ago, Bill was never able to fully recover and has spent the last 9 years requiring full-time skilled nursing care. Throughout Bill’s health struggles, Mary Lou remained devoted to Bill until her sudden passing in February 2017. Most recently, Bill contracted COVID-19, and passed away peacefully.

His life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children: Nora Anne Pellegrino and Eileen Rose Merritt, and son-in-law John Pellegrino. Bill was also the proud grandfather of John William and Gabriella Rose Pellegrino, as well as a new granddaughter expected any day. He is also survived by his three siblings and their loving spouses; brother Wayne T. Merritt and wife Barbara of Mobile, AL; sister Joan Fox and husband Frank of Pensacola, FL; and sister Diane Haddock and husband Andy of Houston, TX. He will also be missed by his sisters-in-law and their loving spouses Anne Hoeing (Thomas), Margaret Mary Cliggett Reynolds (Farrell), Rosemary Caulfield (Joseph); as well as by his brothers-in-law Charles Cliggett (Nancy) and Francis Cliggett (Michele). He is deeply loved by his countless nieces and nephews.

Although we cannot presently gather together, a mass of Christian burial will be held at a later date.
Burial6 July 2021He was buried on 6 July 2021 William (Bill) Merritt funeral card and obituary.
William (Bill) Merritt obituary 06 Jul 2021
William (Bill) Merritt funeral card 06 Jul 2021