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Merlyn A “Merl” Baxter

Birth	:	23 Mar 1924 Battle Creek, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Feb 2019 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Neptune, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6447560, -96.1148360
Description	:	Merlyn A. “Merl” Baxter, 94 of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home. Services will be at 10:30 A.M. Wed. Feb. 13, 2019 at St. Michael Catholic Church. Rev. David Hemann will officiate. Private burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Neptune, IA. Visitation with the family present will be from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday with a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. all at the Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Merl was born March 23, 1924 in Battle Creek, IA; he was the son of... Read More	Merlyn A. “Merl” Baxter, 94 of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home. Services will be at 10:30 A.M. Wed. Feb. 13, 2019 at St. Michael Catholic Church. Rev. David Hemann will officiate. Private burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Neptune, IA. Visitation with the family present will be from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday with a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. all at the Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Merl was born March 23, 1924 in Battle Creek, IA; he was the son of Allan and Christine (Peters) Baxter. Merl grew up in the Greenville area of Sioux City and graduated from East High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from June of 1942 until June of 1946 and participated in the Guadalcanal Campaign during WW II. Merl also served from 1950 to 1951 and also played baseball for the Marines. On October 20, 1947 Merl married Alta M. Sitzmann in Remsen, IA. They were married for 71 years, and Alta just passed away on January 29, 2019 in Sioux City. Merl was the general manager for the Ford Dealership in Sioux City and then started Baxter Motor Company. In 1968, he established Baxter Mobile Homes and later owned and operated the Holiday Village Mobile Home Park for many years. Merl was an active member of St. Michael Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling with Alta. He served on the Board of Trustees of Briar Cliff College for several years. Merl was a proud supporter of St. Michael Catholic Church, Briar Cliff College, Queen of Peace and the Clare House. Merl and Alta had 10 children with eight surviving children; 18 surviving grandchildren and 17 surviving great grandchildren. Surviving children are: Marlene Girard; Jody Watson (Tom); Sue Christenson (Bill); Robert Baxter ( Maureen); Nancy Prince; Mike Baxter; Chuck Baxter(Liz); and Patrick Baxter. Merl was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Alta; infant twins: Mary and Marie; a grandson: Nicholas M. Baxter, Machinist Mate First Class, USN and one great grandson Alan Smith Nicholas. [Source: Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel; Sioux City, IA]

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Merlyn A “Merl” Baxter's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Neptune, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Merlyn A “Merl” Baxter death?
Merlyn A “Merl” Baxter death on 6 Feb 2019 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.6447560
Longitude: -96.1148360

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Alta Marie “Merl” Sitzmann Baxter

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Neptune, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6447560, -96.1148360

2. Mathwig Wetrovsky Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6338000, -96.1723000

3. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6330950, -96.1937720

4. Lincoln Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6053009, -96.1753006

5. Stanton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6786003, -96.1900024

6. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6917000, -96.0291977

7. Floyd Valley Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6556015, -96.2514038

8. Hungerford Township Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6124992, -96.2533035

9. Elkhorn Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6041985, -95.9781036

10. Kingsley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5964012, -95.9655991

11. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

12. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

13. St. Michael's Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5758018, -95.9599991

14. Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

15. Calvary Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

16. Arlington Cemetery
Moville, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4968987, -96.0575027

17. Concordia Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5186005, -96.2438965

18. Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5612000, -95.9293000

19. Banner Cemetery
Lawton, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4855995, -96.1844025

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Henry Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6921700, -95.8795700

21. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Oyens, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

22. Eberly Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4822006, -96.2453003

23. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

24. Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009