Merrill M. Derstine Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 3, 2023, at the age of 91, Merrill M. Derstine of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, born in Souderton, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merrill M. Derstine to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Abram D. Derstine and Ruth Derstine (Landis); and his siblings, Glenn Derstine, Eleanor Schwenk and Anne Bergey.
He is survived by: his spouse Jean Langenwalter; his children, Alonna Smith (Eric) of Albuquerque, NM, Rebecca Esch (Donald) of Newton, KS, Deborah Parent (Richard) of Hazleton, PA, Timothy Derstine (Rosita) of Lemont, PA, Sarah Epp (Curt) of Lincoln, NE, Regina Overton (Arlie) of Marion, KS, Benjamin Derstine of State College, PA, Elizabeth Derstine of Harleysville, PA and Richard Derstine (Tammy) of Pottstown, PA; his siblings, Frances Derstine of Phoenix, AZ, Geraldine Sell of Lititz, PA, Gerald Derstine (Gisela) of Souderton, PA, Abram Derstine of Telford, PA, Mark Derstine (Carolyn) of Telford, PA, Marlin Derstine of Barto, PA, Kenton Derstine (Rhoda) of Harrisonburg, VA and Ruth Ann Eng (Ken) of Smithville, OH; and his sister-in-law Joyce Derstine of Bally, PA.. He is also survived by his 16 grandchildren; his seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Living Branches Foundation, Souderton Mennonite Agape Fund, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446 or to Franconia Mennonite Church designated for Celebrate Recovery, 613 Harleysville Pike, Telford, PA 18969.
