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Michael Melvin “Mike” Merritt

Birth	:	29 Oct 1943 North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	27 Sep 2021 Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1497002, -102.9569016
Description	:	Michael Melvin Merritt, age 77, of Sidney, NE passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 in Sidney. Mike was born in North Platte, NE on October 29, 1943. He was the only child born to Melvin "Lefty" Merritt and Noreen (Buchfinck) Merritt. Mike grew up in Sidney, NE and graduated from Sidney High School in 1962. He then attended Chadron State College where he was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1966. He went on to attend the University of Nebraska where he earned his Master of Secondary teaching degree... Read More	Michael Melvin Merritt, age 77, of Sidney, NE passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 in Sidney. Mike was born in North Platte, NE on October 29, 1943. He was the only child born to Melvin "Lefty" Merritt and Noreen (Buchfinck) Merritt. Mike grew up in Sidney, NE and graduated from Sidney High School in 1962. He then attended Chadron State College where he was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1966. He went on to attend the University of Nebraska where he earned his Master of Secondary teaching degree (1968). He then became a college professor and Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity Sponsor at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia Arkansas for 15 years. In 1984 Mike moved back to Sidney to take over Lefty's, his father's, business Frontier Music and Vending, which is still operational today. Throughout his life, Mike participated in coaching youth sports, hunting, golfing and cooking. He was known for his unique recipes and his mastery of the kitchen. Mike was a car guy, he collected model cars and was often seen driving around town in his 1962 Corvette, he often participated in Corvette car shows though out the state and surrounding states. He was excellent at darts and was part of the dart league. Most of all, Mike enjoyed talking and hanging out with friends he met through his business. Later in life, Mike had the opportunity to travel to different states and countries (Alaska, Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong) where he enjoyed the local customs of each place he visited. He is survived by 2 sons, Tony and Christopher; 4 grandchildren, Kendra, Jeff, Matthew, Nathaniel; His fiancé Julie Pickett and her children, Lee and Tabetha; grandchildren, Michael Muggli, Christopher Steffens and Lyla Pickett; cousin, Mark Reinmiller; and stepsister Linda Wilson. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Noreen Merritt; and stepmother, Diane Merritt. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE.

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Michael Melvin “Mike” Merritt's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA.
When did Michael Melvin “Mike” Merritt death?
Michael Melvin “Mike” Merritt death on 27 Sep 2021 in Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.1497002
Longitude: -102.9569016

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Parent

Melvin L. “Lefty” Merritt

(1917 - 2008)

Noreen Margaret Buchfinch Merritt

(1921 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1497002, -102.9569016

2. Boot Hill Cemetery
Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1491000, -102.9727000

3. Barrow Pit Cemetery
Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1485275, -102.9208933

4. Grand Prairie Cemetery
Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1060982, -102.9719009

5. Trinity Lutheran South Divide Cemetery
Sidney, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0316500, -102.9076500

6. Gurley Cemetery
Gurley, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3014000, -102.9733000

7. Barber Cemetery
Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9944000, -102.8735000

8. Salem Cemetery
Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3081017, -103.0410995

9. Czech Slovensky Cemetery
Sunol, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0642014, -102.7431030

10. Swankee Cemetery
Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0628014, -102.7241974

11. Union Valley Cemetery
Gurley, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3513985, -102.9156036

12. Peetz Cemetery
Peetz, Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9707985, -103.1157990

13. Gillham Rim Ranch Cemetery
Peetz, Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9392150, -103.1148290

14. Pioneer Cemetery
Lodgepole, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1534000, -102.6337000

15. Weyerts Cemetery
Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3226700, -102.7242355

16. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery
Gurley, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3154000, -103.2045000

17. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Sunol, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2952000, -102.6865000

18. Pleasantview Cemetery
Lodgepole, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2080994, -102.6299973

19. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Dalton, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4028015, -102.9630966

20. Dalton Cemetery
Dalton, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4030991, -102.9649963

21. Lynch Cemetery
Logan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9103012, -102.7716980

22. Potter Community Cemetery
Potter, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2085991, -103.3189011

23. Smyrna Cemetery
Potter, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3078000, -103.2785000

24. Sanders Cemetery
Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4085999, -103.2157974