Merrill was born in Miami, FL on September 9, 1955.Merrill graduated from Deland High School and received a Certificate of Achievement from Seminole Community College.
He was married to Donna Grinnell Schrimscher on December 4, 1981. Merrill had a career in the Automotive Repair Business. He and Donna started their own business, Precision Automotive in Longwood, FL , March 2, 1987 and operated it for 35 ½ years.He was a member of Classic Corvettes of Orlando. He and Donna are lifetime members of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY and a member of NHRA Drag Racing. He had a passion for drag racing, classic cars, Corvettes, Chevelles, and Cutlass.
He is survived by his wife Donna Grinnell Schrimscher, His sister Cheryl (Schrimscher) Kidd, his brother Darryl Schrimscher. Also, 7 Nieces and Nephews, and 8 Great – Nieces and Nephews.
A visitation for Merrill will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 994 E ALTAMONTE DR, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701. A funeral service will occur Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Lake Mary Church, 600 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746. A committal service will occur Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Palm Cemetery, 1005 N. New York Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Advent Health Hospice/ Hospice of the comforter, 595 Montgomery Rd. Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.
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