Merle “Archy” Ammerman, 83, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Lansing, Michigan. A lifelong Mason resident, Archy was born June 5, 1937 to Elwin and Melba (Rose) Ammerman. He used his passions and hobbies as fuel for a number of successful businesses in the Mason area, including Archy’s Photos, Archy’s Rock Shop, and the Lansing-Mason Ambulance Service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan (Sterle) Ammerman; his son, Michael Ammerman; his parents; and his siblings, Vonn Ammerman and Patty Baker.
Archy will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Kenneth, Kevin (Lea) and Kyle Ammerman; grandchildren, Brittany, Kevin, Zachary, Gennifer, Lonnie, and Henry; great-grandchildren, Seven, Alexander, Mya; and his brother, Charlie (Marlene) Ammerman, several nieces and nephews, and the many others he considered family.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 1pm until 5pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Mason Chapel, 216 S. Jefferson St. in Mason. A private family service will be held, with interment to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Mason on Monday. Friends may join the service through a livestream at https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/52899
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Gem and Mineral Society or the Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineral Society