Nov. 25, 1928 – March 25, 2012
Merle Otto Goertzen, 83, of Sweet Home died March 25, 2012.
He was born Nov. 25, 1928 on a farm south of Hampton, Neb., the first son of John B. and Katherine (Penner) Goertzen.
He went to Hampton and Henderson for his education. He was also self-taught in many areas.
Mr. Goertzen met the love of his life in the Henderson Mennonite Church. They were married 57 years before Adella Lucille passed away in 2005. The Goertzens were farmers in Nebraska for many years.
His love was gospel music and his cup of coffee. He never met a stranger.
Mr. Goertzen is survived by his daughters, Frances Mae and her son-in-law Mike Wilson, Beverly Ann and son-in-law Les Valentine, and Sharon Kay Becker; four grandchildren; and eight great-granchildren.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren: JoVanna Becker and Robert John Valentine; and son-in-law Russ Becker.
Viewing will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Sweet Home Christian Church, 1825 Long St. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.