Merlin “Merlie” Wruck, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, while watching his beloved Packers. Merle was born in Shawano on April 13, 1952, the son of the late Reuben and Phyllis (Laude) Wruck. He attended school in Gresham, and after graduating, he went on to attend UW-Oshkosh, receiving a degree in business. Merle started his working career with Philp Morris as a salesman. In 1984, he came home to the family farm, which he operated until July 2012 when he suffered a stroke. While running the farm, he also worked at Service Motors in Seymour and Pulaski Chase Co Op. Merle enjoyed snowmobiling and was able to do that every winter; he especially enjoyed going up north on the trails with many friends. He also enjoyed going to the Spinning Wheel every Sunday with his friends. Merle loved to watch the Packers and had attended many games over the years. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and taking in the Michigan race every year. Merle was also a member of St. John Lutheran Church-Hermansfort, where he was baptized and confirmed.
Merlin is survived by his son, Parker, of Shawano; two brothers, Larry (Patricia) Wruck and Ron (Linda) Wruck; a nephew, Jared (Fiancé Karmin VandeHey) Wruck; two nieces, Amanda (Kyle) Meulemans and Tina Wruck; a great-nephew, Jonathon Ries; and a great-niece, Jessica Meggers.
Merlin was preceded in death by his parents, special friend Brenda Bierman, nephew Sam Wruck and great-nephew Eric Ries.
Services will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at St. John’s Lutheran Church-Hermansfort with the Rev. Steve Conradt officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the service.