Robert Edward Merritt Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Edward Merritt of OFallon, Illinois, who passed away on September 22, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Julius Robert and Ruby V. Merritt; his parents-in-law, Robert and Lois Peterson; his stepson Paul "Rob" Schulte; and his siblings-in-law, Pam and Robert Combs.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia Peterson Schulte Merritt; his siblings, Foy Merritt (Carol) and Dorothy Dunaway (Rodney); and his children, Christine M. Fincher (James), Michael Merritt (Judy), Denise M. Waller (Brian), Dawn Watson, Ryan Schulte (Kristy) and Reid Schulte (Michele). He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.
Memorial Donations may be made payable to The Marfan Foundation. (http://www.marfan.org).
