Merle Martinson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Merle Martinson (Alden, Minnesota), born in Scarville, Iowa, who passed away on August 7, 2018, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Martinson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ingebrit O. and Gladys M. Martinson (Larson); his father-in-law Ray Frantum; his brother Orin Martinson; his sisters-in-law, Hazel Martinson, Bill Quam, Jim Kvale, Luella Hagmann, Marge Frantum and Clifford Frantum; and also Amanda Frantum.
He is survived by: his wife Phyllis; his children, Ross Martinson (Carolyn) and Linda Mattson (Dean); his grandchildren, Tara Haugen (Brad), Chad Mattson (Jenni), Karen Cherwien (Jeremiah) and Kristen Willems (Zachary); his great grandchildren, Blake, Anika, Chase Haugen, Landon, Addison, Caleb Mattson, Hannah, James Cherwien, Naomi, Thalia, Griffin, Evie and Cosette Willems; his siblings, Gordon Martinson, Phyllis Quam, Gloria Kvale and Jerry Sveen (Barb); and his sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Martinson and Gloris Frantum.
