Merlin Therl Ziegler, age 91, 460 Forks of the Wabash Way, Huntington and formerly of 1565 N. Jefferson St., died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday (September 9, 2006) at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

     Mr. Ziegler was a Dallas Township farmer for most of his life and also worked 9 years at the former Lock Steel & Chain in Huntington.  He was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Huntington and a 50-year member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge #344 in Andrews.  Mr. Ziegler graduated from Bippus High School in 1934.

     Mr. Ziegler was born on December 25, 1914 in Bippus, IN the son of Oren and Luetta (Shrock) Ziegler.  A lifetime resident of Huntington County, Therl married Ninamae Garrison on June 19, 1935 in Bippus.  She preceded him in death on July 25, 1999.

     Survivors include two sons – Rex (Marilyn K.) Ziegler of Huntington and Therl “Dwayne” Ziegler of Huntington and a sister – Mrs. Ronald (Thyra) Norwood of Huntington.  Five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and companion – Evelyn Jersey survive as well.  A brother – Gale E. Ziegler, daughter-in-laws – Nancy Ziegler and Carolyn Ziegler, and a grandson – Scott Ziegler, preceded him in death.

     Visitation will be 10 am - 12 p.m. Wednesday (September 13, 2006) at Bailey-Love Mortuary where the funeral service will be held at 12 pm Wednesday (September 13, 2006).  Rev. Marti Lundy will officiate.  Burial will be in the Andrews Riverside Cemetery.

     Memorial contributions may be sent to the Evangelical United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750.