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Merl Downs

Merl D Downs II

Friday, May 17th, 1935 - Friday, January 29th, 2021
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Merl D Downs II

Merl D Downs II, 85 of Curtice, Ohio passed away January 29, 2021 in Mercy St. Vincent Hospital after a brief Illness. Born May 17, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to Merl D and Gertrude (Zess) Downs I. Merl served in the US Marine Corp state side during the Korean Conflict. Merl was a welder by trade working for AP Parts for 30 years. Merl was and avid outdoorsman a great conversationist and above loved his family.

Merl was preceded in death by his Parents and brother, Lloyd Platts.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years Sharon (Dickens) Downs, daughters, Karen (Don) Curtis, Laurie (David) McFarland, Renae Shank, Wendy (Mike) Majewski, Bethanie (Rick) Felser, Cindy (Brian) Fairchild, sons, David (Sue) Downs, Randy (Kristi) Downs, 19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and favorite furbaby Gidget Marie

The family will receive friends at the Bersticker-Scott Funeral Home 3453 Heatherdowns Blvd at Byrne Road on Thursday February 4, 2021 3-8 p.m. where services will be held on Friday February 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery. The family suggest memorials to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at DAV.Org. Please view and sign Merl’s condolence page at Berstickerscottfuneralhome.com
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  • Visitation

    Thursday, February 4th, 2021 | 3:00pm - 8:00pm
    When
    Thursday, February 4th, 2021 3:00pm - 8:00pm
    Location
    Bersticker-Scott Funeral Home
    Address
    3453 Heatherdowns Blvd.
    TOLEDO, OH 43614
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  • Service

    Friday, February 5th, 2021 | 11:00am
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    Friday, February 5th, 2021 11:00am
    Location
    Bersticker-Scott Funeral Home
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    3453 Heatherdowns Blvd.
    TOLEDO, OH 43614
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    Pastor Ed Fairchild
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  • Interment

    Friday, February 5th, 2021 | 12:30pm
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    Friday, February 5th, 2021 12:30pm
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    Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery
    Address
    6382 Monroe St.
    SYLVANIA, OH 43560
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Becky Crye

Posted Feb 05, 2021 at 05:16pm
So many memories to count. Uncle Merl loved to laugh with us. He also gave me a few stern talks. Prayers to all of you. RIH
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Posted Feb 03, 2021 at 04:15pm
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Posted Feb 03, 2021 at 01:32pm
Uncle Merl will remain in our hearts forever. We send you thoughts of comfort in this difficult time. With Love and Hugs,
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