Charles E. Merrin

Charles “Chuck” Edward Merrin of Findlay was born on July 12, 1938 in Fredericktown, Ohio and passed away peacefully at home with his family on August 24, 2022 at the age of 84.

Chuck is the son of Frederick Leedy and Mary Adeline (Phillips) Merrin. He was the middle child of five. He graduated from Fredericktown High School. He then attended Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana, where he met the love of his life, Evelyn “Evie” Louise Cramer. They were married on July 22, 1961, and moved to Findlay in 1964 where they spent the next 58 years.

During his years in Findlay, he had several jobs, including Ridge and Associates, OH Materials, and Meijer for 30 years, retiring in 2010. He worked until he was 72 years old, by choice, because he loved interacting with people. In addition, he spent 15+ years helping his children with their Findlay Courier paper routes.

Chuck had many accomplishments in life. He drafted an entire blueprint for a two story house, including plumbing and electric, which was approved by the state. He was extremely proud of this. He would say one of his favorite accomplishments would be raising a wonderful family with his wife, and reaching their 61st anniversary.

Faith in Jesus was the central part of Chuck’s life. He attended three churches while in Findlay: Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, where he was an elder and hymn leader; Grace Brethren Church; and First United Brethren Church on Rector Ave. where he was a current member. Sunday mornings were a thing he looked forward to weekly. His vibrant faith continues to be the anchor for his family.

Chuck enjoyed spending time with friends from work and church. He had the ability to strike up a conversation with pretty much anyone that he came in contact with. Chuck never met a stranger. He also enjoyed doing projects such as woodworking and remodeling. He spent time doing jigsaw puzzles, puzzle games, crosswords, Sudoku, playing scrabble, reading the paper and books, and most of all spending time with family. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren deeply.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Evie, and their six children: Julie Merrin of Findlay, Rick (Irma) Merrin of San Antonio, TX, Janet (John) Lazar of Massillon, Beth Merrin (Kass Miller) of Perrysburg, Steve (Andrea) Merrin of Bellefontaine, and Doug Merrin of Findlay. He is also survived by his grandchildren Joey (Maggie) Lazar, Justin Lazar (Evelyn Rutherford), Jennifer Lazar, Elijah Merrin, Saige Merrin, Rachel Merrin, Emma Merrin, Andrea Sophia Merrin, Alex Merrin, and Isaac Merrin, and his great-grandson Watson Lazar. Also surviving are siblings Arthur (Nancy) Merrin of Ocean Shores, WA, Louise (“Sparky”) Yost of Haines City, FL, Esther (Charlie) Bursha of Haines City, FL, David (Vicki) Merrin of Fredericktown, sister-in-law Janis (Angelo) Conti of Findlay, and brother-in-law Roger (Chris) Cramer of Findlay.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law Richard “Dick” and Matilda “Tillie” Cramer, brother-in-law Kevin Cramer and great-grandson Kayson James Lazar.

Friends and family may visit from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2022, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500). Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 29 at the funeral home with Pastor Rikkz Premnath officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Chuck’s name may be made to First United Brethren Church or Bridge Home Health and Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.