Merlin William Nice, 60, died Jan. 12, 2023.

He was born Jan. 17, 1962.

Merlin is survived by his wife, Susan Hedback-Nice, Fort Wayne; siblings, David (Jane) Nice, Paulding, Ohio, Rebecca (Mike) Jamrog, Midland, Mich. and Daniel (Susie) Nice, Mobile, Ala.; stepmother Elaine Nice, North Manchester; several stepbrothers and sisters, Jim (Carol) Hedback and Steve (Chris) Hedback; stepchildren, Terri Ruehl Young, Thomas (Holly) Tuttle and Brandon Weddle; nine stepgrandchildren; and several step-great-granchildren.

D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, is in charge of arrangements.