Merrill B. Colby
March 22, 1945 - October 10, 2013
Obituary
STOUGHTON-Merrill B. Colby, age 68, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. He was born on March 22, 1945, the son of Verdette and Adella Mae Colby. Merrill excelled as a Master Carpenter building homes in Northern Illinois. He was active in the NAHB and served as president of the Home Builders of Greater Fox Valley. He brought his skills to Stoughton for the last 15 years building and remodeling in the Lake Kegonsa area. Merrill was an avid boater, enjoyed football, and had a passion for cooking and entertaining.
He is survived by four children, Deana, Merrill II, Brad, and Daniel; three grandchildren, Hayden, Morgan, and Kieran.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, from noon until 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. Fellowship will be held at the American Legion Post 59, in Stoughton, following the visitation. A private family service will be held at another time. “Go Bears!!!” In lieu of flowers we are requesting donations be made to the American Legion Post 59 in Stoughton, WI.Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N.
(608)873-4590
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Mary Coulter
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Too many good memories to mention, but Merrill did have quite the ability to make you laugh no matter what! My sincere condolences to all the Colby family.
Mary Millspaugh Coulter
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Lyn Babbitt
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Colby famiy!! Mark and Lyn Babbitt
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Chuck and Linda Strand
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Merrill was a great example that you can work hard, play hard, be fair to your friends and customers you will be successful. Our thoughts are with is his family as he has parted before his time. So long good buddy.
Chuck and Linda Strand
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Linda Martin
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Rest in peace Merrill Burke, we sure had fun on your family farm when we were kids. Condolences to your family. Linda Rissman Martin
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chris@602.org
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Merrill is one of the nicest people I have ever met. We always looked forward to seeing Merrill in Stoughton when we went up there. Every time we saw him, it always seemed like he was helping someone with something. He was always in a good mood and made the best cheesecake we've ever had too. We will miss Merrill! Condolensces to his friends and family. -Chris & Kristi Rex
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George H. Vodden
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I will always remember Merrill Colby as a wonderful cousin... I was shocked when I heard that he passed away on October 10, as he always seemed to be in good health. The last time I saw him was at the Lutheran Church (out in the country by Hinckley) for his mother's funeral. I will always remember Merrill....