Dorothy Louise Merrick Obituary
We announce the death of Dorothy Louise Merrick of Wabash, Indiana, who passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 95. Dorothy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Louise Merrick to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, J. Howard Hetzler and Bernice Hetzler (Kamp); her husband Richard E. Merrick; her siblings, William Hetzler, Elizabeth Vrooman and Jean Waymire; and her grandson Aaron Merrick.
She is survived by: her children, Rod Merrick (Robin) of Wabash and Kelly Schenkel (Greg) of Wabash; her grandchildren, Casey Dyson (Tyler) of Wabash, Kyle Merrick (Heidi) of Wabash, Joshua Merrick (Kaylee) of Wabash, Brianne Haupert (Darrin) of Cutler and Adam Schenkel (Michelle) of Fishers; and her great grandchildren, Maguire of Wabash, Marshall Dyson of Wabash, Kinley of Wabash, Kendall Merrick of Wabash, Jordan of Wabash, Jesse Merrick of Wabash, Isaiah, Addie, Hannah Haupert of Cutler, Hayley, Aiden and Hudson Schenkel of Fishers.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Manchester Avenue Chapel (1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service (1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992).
