Douglas G. “Doug” Merrill, 56, Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Aug. 24, 1959, in Hillsdale, Mich. to Norman R. and Norma Jean (Kailing) Merrill.

He graduated in 1977 from Morley Stanwood High School in Morley, Mich. and received his Associates Degree from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. He was married on July 15, 1978, in Big Rapids, Mich. to Nanette Robinson who survives. He moved to the Syracuse area in 1988 from Michigan and to Pierceton in 1998. He was employed at Whimet in Warsaw for several years and formerly worked at Parker Hannifin (Syracuse Rubber Company) in Syracuse, for ten years.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, formerly attended St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Syracuse, was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and was an avid golfer.

He is survived by his wife: Nanette Merrill, Pierceton; two daughters: Amanda Naragon and Noel (Cody) Balke, both of Warsaw; two sons: Christopher (Mara) Merrill, Warsaw; and Matt Merrill, Pierceton; four grandchildren; parents: Norman and Norma Merrill, Big Rapids, Mich.; three sisters: Susan (Tom) Stahl, Portage, Mich.; Jennifer (Reggie) Norris; and Paula (Jim) Weipert, both of Big Rapids, Mich.; two brothers: Jack (Tammy) Merrill, Nebo, Ky.; and Gary (Liz) Merrill, Madison, La. He was preceded in death by his sister: Donna Merrill.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster. A rosary service will take place at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Mass will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, with Father Phil DeVolder of the church officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Preferred memorials may be given to I.U. Goshen Care at Home Hospice, Goshen. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church.