iend to everyone he knew. Merlyn and Lauritta went to all of their children and grandchildren's numerous activities and events, sometimes traveling many hours. Merlyn is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Lauritta Hofer of Hampton, son Michael and wife Joanna Hofer of Toledo, daughter Joann and husband Matt Bartleson of Toledo, son Garry and wife Teresa Hofer of Toledo, son Jeffrey and wife Shelly Hofer of Hampton, twenty grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren and fourteen great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Elva, sisters Ilene, Dorothy, Geneva, and Waneta, great-grandson Matthew and granddaughter Anna Jo. Memorials may be directed to the family.