Merle Louis Soule Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 15, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Merle Louis Soule of Mount Vernon, Illinois, born in Eureka, Kansas. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Louis Soule to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Freeman Wilber and Sarah Emma Soule (Cronk); and his siblings, Bertha Erickson, Betty Uhl, Eleanor Jacoby, Phyllis Enos, Carol Soule, Sandra Soule, Florence Sellers and William "Bill" Soule.
He is survived by: his former wife Margaret Smith; his wife Marie Smoak; his children, Mark Soule, Norisa King, Tim Soule (Kristy), Ed Soule (Christi), Duane Soule (Kendra), Chris Soule, Jerry Soule (Betty), James Shelby (Jill), Sandy Soule (Robin), Sherry Stapleford (David), Sarah Graham (Matt), Rita Cornett (Kevin), Robin Bethard (Wendell), Gwen Allen (Ryan Minor), Kellie Firley (Mike) and Gina Jenkins (Clint); his siblings, Sue Thole, Joan Talkington, Thedda Olson, Sharon Urton (Earl), Gilbert "Jerry" Soule (Marilyn), Karen Nordmeyer (John) and Dick Soule (Patricia); and his siblings-in-law, Kay Soule and Sandy Sellers. He is also survived by forty-one grandchildren; fifty-five great-grandchildren.
Please remember to observe social distancing at this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Soule family in care of Duane Soule. Donations will be used to buy Christmas gifts for needy children.
