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Larry Merrick
Larry L. Merrick 81, passed away May 15th, 2024 at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND, surrounded by family.
Larry Merrick was born June 9th, 1942, in New Rockford, ND. He was the second of three children born to Mae (Dreher) and Lowell Merrick.
Larry grew up on the family farm with his parents and two sisters. He enjoyed helping his Dad on the farm from a young age, work that he continued throughout his life. He spent as many days as possible hunting, fishing, and playing cards with friends and family. He always had a colorful story to tell.
In 1975, he married Bev (House) of Grace City, ND. Together they had two children, Misty and Ryan. Later in life, Larry married Sharon (Welcome) and they lived in McHenry until moving to West Fargo in 2020 when he retired. He worked on area farms for many years for Dean Somerville and Danny Harding. Larry worked and retired from Sheyenne Tooling in Cooperstown after 31 years.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon of twenty-eight years, and two children, Misty Merrick of Tempe, AZ, and Ryan (Lisa) Merrick of West Fargo, ND; a sister, Janelle Wolf of Bismarck, ND; four grandchildren, Kaysan, Jack, Abby, and Brady.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mae and Lowell; and his sister, Merna.
Special thanks to the staff at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo for taking good care of Larry in his final year!
Larry’s Visitation will be Monday, May 20, 2024 from 1:00PM-2:00PM followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00PM all at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, McHenry, ND.
A Burial will be at the Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry.
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Larry was a very close family friend, and we enjoyed many good times with him. He and my parents played cards together, and my dad and Larry watched NBA and MLB all the time! I remember Larry knew every statistic about the players! He also took my sisters and me to our first concert: John Denver at the Bismarck Civic Center! It was something I’ll always remember.
My sympathies to Larry’s family during this difficult time.
Our condolences to Larry’s family. Rest in peace my lifelong friend!
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, Ryan and Misty. Our deepest sympathies to Sharon and the rest of Larry’s family.
Larry was a very special friend to Lester and I and our entire family. He volunteered to bartend every time we had a busy day when we owned the Bar in McHenry. He was our welcome guest every Sunday at the dinner table. Wherever we went ,Larry went.
“Moose was a true and loyal friend.
My Dad and Mom, Jim and Pat Iwen had many visits with Larry and Sharon. Larry especially loved my Mom’s Chinese Fried Rice! Dad and Larry would chat on the phone every once and awhile .