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Rita M. Patton Merrill

Birth	:	26 Jul 1942 Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	7 Aug 2011 Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Masonic Cemetery, Philip, Haakon County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.0488560, -101.6573100
Description	:	Rita Merrill, age 69, of Philip, SD, died August 7, 2011, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Rita M. Patton was born July 26, 1942, in Pierre, SD, the daughter of William B. and Olga (Grotto) Patton. She grew up on a farm-ranch southeast of Milesville, and attended rural school in that area. She then attended Philip High School, graduating in 1960. As a young girl she worked at First National Bank until 1962. Rita was united in marriage to Norman Merrill on July 28, 1962, in Philip, and to this union were born two children, Colleen and John. They made... Read More	Rita Merrill, age 69, of Philip, SD, died August 7, 2011, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Rita M. Patton was born July 26, 1942, in Pierre, SD, the daughter of William B. and Olga (Grotto) Patton. She grew up on a farm-ranch southeast of Milesville, and attended rural school in that area. She then attended Philip High School, graduating in 1960. As a young girl she worked at First National Bank until 1962. Rita was united in marriage to Norman Merrill on July 28, 1962, in Philip, and to this union were born two children, Colleen and John. They made their home in Jackson, WY, where Rita worked at various banks in Jackson. In the early 1990's, Rita returned to Philip to help take care of her mother. After her mother's death Rita continued to reside in Philip. Later, she worked as the Director of Assessments for Haakon County, a position she held until her retirement in July 2010. Rita loved to travel and had visited the Philippines, Thailand, Australia, Hawaii, and looked forward to many other places. Survivors include her son John Merrill of Jackson, WY; a daughter Colleen Knoll and her husband John of Evergreen, CO; four grandchildren, Traci Knoll, Scott Knoll, Wesley Knoll, and John K. Merrill; a brother Leo Patton and his wife Joan of Milesville; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Rita was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers Lyle B. Patton, and one brother in infancy. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 10, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with a vigil service. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, August 11, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Bryan Sorensen as celebrant. Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip. A memorial has been established to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.

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Where is Rita M. Patton Merrill's memorial?
Rita M. Patton Merrill's memorial is located at: Masonic Cemetery, Philip, Haakon County, USA.
When did Rita M. Patton Merrill death?
Rita M. Patton Merrill death on 7 Aug 2011 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.0488560
Longitude: -101.6573100

Family Members:

Parent

William Bernard Patton

(1892 - 1965)

Olga Cecelia Grotta Patton

(1900 - 1994)

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