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Charles E. Merrick, 85, of Salina, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. Charles was born November 7, 1935 to William W. and Lillian M. (Stewart) Merrick in Sayre, PA.&nbsp; He graduated from Sayre Area High School in 1953. Charles married Donna Jeanne (Osborne) on March 2, 1957.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Stewart Merrick and John Merrick.

Charles is survived by his wife of the home; children Alice (James) Bachand, Clyde, Ks, Stewart (Barb) Merrick, Salina, and Lynne Ann (Matthew) Gilbert, Jamestown, KS; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters Ruth (Archie) Larison, Van Etten, NY, Mary Jane (Joe) Kohne, Dryden, NY, Billie L. Merrick, New Hartford, NY; brother Richard Merrick, Pocomoke City, MD; and several nieces and nephews.

Private graveside service will be at the Assaria Lutheran Cemetery, Assaria.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Assaria Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Assaria Lutheran Church 124 W 1st St, Assaria KS 67416 Tel:&nbsp;1-785-667-2031 Web:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/alcassaria/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/alcassaria/</a>

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<h2>Charles Merrick, Salina</h2><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charles-Merrick">Obituary for Charles E. Merrick | Ryan Mortuary</a>November 7, 1935 - June 4, 2021Charles E. Merrick, 85, of Salina, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. Charles was born November 7, 1935 to William W. and Lillian M. (Stewart) Merrick in Sayre, PA.&nbsp; He graduated from Sayre Area High School in 1953. Charles married Donna Jeanne (Osborne) on March 2, 1957.He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Stewart Merrick and John Merrick.Charles is survived by his wife of the home; children Alice (James) Bachand, Clyde, Ks, Stewart (Barb) Merrick, Salina, and Lynne Ann (Matthew) Gilbert, Jamestown, KS; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters Ruth (Archie) Larison, Van Etten, NY, Mary Jane (Joe) Kohne, Dryden, NY, Billie L. Merrick, New Hartford, NY; brother Richard Merrick, Pocomoke City, MD; and several nieces and nephews.Private graveside service will be at the Assaria Lutheran Cemetery, Assaria.In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Assaria Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.<h2>Donations</h2>Assaria Lutheran Church 124 W 1st St, Assaria KS 67416 Tel:&nbsp;1-785-667-2031 Web:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/alcassaria/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/alcassaria/</a> <a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charles-Merrick/1074854/memorial-tree">Plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Charles&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charles-Merrick/1074854/memorial-tree">by clicking here</a>.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charles-Merrick/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to Charles' family, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Charles-Merrick/sympathy">visit our floral store</a>.