Beloved husband to Betty for 54 happy years; loving father to Bill Jr. and Kathleen “Lucy” Merriman, father-in-law to Kathy (nee Ford) and proud “Pappers” to Brody Merriman. He is survived by 6 of his 11 brothers and sisters: James Merriman (Twila), Norma Elaine Fisher (Roy), Robert Merriman (Linda), Carolyn “Midge” Ganster (Bud), Eunice Guenther (Robert), and David Merriman.
Preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester “Bob” and Mary Louise Merriman; his sisters Phyllis Falcona (Joseph), Janet Merriman, Nancy Merriman-Koegler and brothers Russell Merriman (Corinne), Joseph Merriman (Kathy).
Bill’s last place of employment was Burnham Industrial Contractors, Inc., which ran from 1990 until he retired in 2002. His duties included truck driving, warehousing and fixing anything that needed fixed. Bill and the Burnham family have been friends for many years. A friendship that started in the late 60’s and continued on through present day.
After years of working hard, Bill happily retired and spent most of his time with his family and tinkering with old cars. Also known as “Lumpy”, Bill seemed to run into someone he knew wherever he went. He enjoyed going to area car cruises, listening to old country music and relaxing on the porch.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm in the HP Brandt Funeral Home, Inc., 1032 Perry Hwy. Ross Twp. (412-364-4444), where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11am. Condolences may be offered at www.brandtfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or Passavant Hospital Foundation.
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