Daniel Merrill

OHIO, Ill. — Daniel L. Merrill, 75, of Ohio, Ill., passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Liberty Village in Princeton after a long illness.

Danny was born Dec. 15, 1944, in Morrison, the son of Earl and Elsie (Wildman) Merrill. He married Carol Hallen on Nov. 9, 1963, at the Tampico Methodist Church.

Danny worked at Harper-Wyman for 41 years until their closing. Danny loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, working on his house and in his yard.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; three daughters, Janet (Scott) Johnson, Penny (Bill) Benson and Cynthia (Bill) Wolf; one son, Scott (Ana) Merrill; one brother, David (Don) Merrill; nine grandchildren, Kristina, Katherine, Danny, Alexis, Lindsey, Kaurie, Riley, Mekenah and Olyvia; two stepgrandchildren, Brice and Erica; and eight great-grandchildren, Jayden, Kaylynn, Dakota, Zoey, Kayleigh, Liam, Emery and Hadleigh.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Princeton.

A memorial has been established.

The McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.