Oliver DeWitt Shank III Obituary
We bid farewell to Oliver DeWitt Shank III of Merrimack, New Hampshire, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 22, 2025 at the age of 82. Oliver touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Oliver had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Oliver may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Shank, (Boosey) and Oliver DeWitt Shank, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Gerda Ruth Shank (Gunness); his sons, Samuel DeWitt Shank, David Conner Shank and Daniel Peter Shank (Dagny Sophia Dukach); and his siblings, Margaret Cecil "Ceecee" Shank, Martin William Shank and Elizabeth Shank Hollis (John Hollis). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First Church (1 Concord St, Nashua, NH 03064).
