Merlin Pauling Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Merlin Pauling of Weslaco, Texas, born in Worthington, Minnesota, whose life came to an end on October 14, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merlin Pauling to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Pauling and Edna Pauling; his wife Bonnie Bellows; his siblings, Melda Reints, Alvin, Eldred, Laurence and Lyle; and his sister-in-law Sharon Haack.
He is survived by: his children, Barbara Himschoot (Bob) of Sitka, AK, Brian Pauling (Julie) of San Antonio, TX, Michael Pauling of Waterloo, IA and Bradley Pauling of Oelwein, IA.; his grandchildren, Stephanie Aikins (Bobby), Alex Himschoot (Victoria), Elizabeth Himschoot, John A. Howe (Kerrie), Brianna Pauling (Timmy Folkers), Thomas Pauling, Nikole Enyart (Mark), Jacob Pauling (Krista Ellis), Baileigh Brickman (Cody), Erik Pauling, Ema Pauling, Edyn Pauling and Kylee Pauling; and his great grandchildren, Emma Aikins, Waylon, Weston Enyart, Brayden, Reagan Pauling, Alden Pauling and Crew Brickman.