Merle J. Maier Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle J. Maier of Caledonia, Michigan, who passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Merle is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Merle's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He is survived by: his children, Chris Fuller, Cheri Morehouse (Rick Gemmen), Patti Ullery (Bruce), Susie Whitmore (Bob) and Ted Maier (Glenda Lewis); and his siblings, Sim Maier, David Maier (Marlene) and Doris Magley. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Chapel (616 E Main St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Gaines Church (1612 92nd St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316).
