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Merlin Wyatt Handsaker

Birth	:	23 Apr 1922 Colo, Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Mar 2015 Colo, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Colo Cemetery, Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0181808, -93.3083420
Plot	:	Block 20, Lot 10, Grave 6
Description	:	Merlin Wyatt Handsaker, 92, of Colo died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at his home in Colo. Merlin was born April 23, 1922, the son of John William “Bill” and Clara (Burkhart) Handsaker. Merlin graduated from Colo High School in 1940 and was united in marriage to his loving wife Margaret Herink on April 15, 1946, in a double-wedding ceremony at the Methodist church in Toledo, Iowa. They resided and farmed outside of Colo until 1985 and then built a home in Colo where they have since resided for more than 20 years. Merlin was very industrious and held many jobs while... Read More	Merlin Wyatt Handsaker, 92, of Colo died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at his home in Colo. Merlin was born April 23, 1922, the son of John William “Bill” and Clara (Burkhart) Handsaker. Merlin graduated from Colo High School in 1940 and was united in marriage to his loving wife Margaret Herink on April 15, 1946, in a double-wedding ceremony at the Methodist church in Toledo, Iowa. They resided and farmed outside of Colo until 1985 and then built a home in Colo where they have since resided for more than 20 years. Merlin was very industrious and held many jobs while farming. There was no job he wouldn’t attempt, and doing carpentry, plumbing and roofing are just to name a few. Merlin enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping and he and his wife, Margaret enjoyed traveling in their RV and spending their winters in Pharr, TX. for the past several years. His love of friends and family, musical jamborees and dominoes had been favorite past times during retirement. Merlin was a life-long member of the Colo United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Colo; daughter Delores (Allen) Miller of Muscatine, IA; son, Larry (June) Handsaker of Nevada, IA; four grandchildren: Kevin (Beth) Miller of Polk City, IA, Bryan (Melissa) Miller of Muscatine, IA., Kris (Tod) Keeth of Perryton, TX. and Jason (Liz) Handsaker of Providence Village, TX; seven great grandchildren: Avery Miller, Kristyn Miller, Mason Miller, Zachary Miller, Abigail Miller, Ashton Handsaker and Alison Handsaker; and one brother, Vernon (Hyliss) Handsaker; along with several nieces and nephews. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Clifford (Darlene), John (Lois) and Wayne Handsaker. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Colo United Methodist Church in Colo. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, also at the church with burial to follow in the Colo Cemetery.

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Merlin Wyatt Handsaker's memorial is located at: Colo Cemetery, Colo, Story County, USA.
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Merlin Wyatt Handsaker death on 25 Mar 2015 in Colo, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0181808
Longitude: -93.3083420

Family Members:

Parent

John William “Bill” Handsaker

(1887 - 1981)

Clara Burkhart Handsaker

(1891 - 1971)

Spouse

Margaret Anne Herink Handsaker

(1926 - unknow)

Siblings

John Theodore Handsaker

(1917 - 2005)

Clifford Dale “Cliff” Handsaker

(1919 - 1990)

Joseph Wayne “Wayne” Handsaker

(1926 - 2003)

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Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420

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Coordinate: 42.0424995, -93.4682999

16. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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17. Eden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9286003, -93.1763992

18. German Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9785995, -93.1350021

19. Knoll Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0489006, -93.4869003

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Coordinate: 41.9278000, -93.1695500

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Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

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Coordinate: 41.8847198, -93.3916702