Merle E. Dettrow Obituary
We announce the death of Merle E. Dettrow of Van Wert, Ohio, who passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 84. Merle 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 Merle E. Dettrow to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Ellis Dettrow and Cleo Pauline Dettrow (Mitchell); his wife Dorothy Dettrow (Smith); his son Billy "Joe" Dettrow; his son-in-law Kelly Burns; and his sisters, Sissy, Connie, Gladys, Pauline and Birdie.
He is survived by: his sons, Norm Dettrow (Deb) of Van Wert, Jim Dettrow (Trish) of Van Wert and Jason Vanover (Nate) of Convoy; his grandchildren, Stacie Couch (Matt), Brad Dettrow, Chloe Dettrow, Courtney Ramsey (Cory), Emily Dettrow, Abbey Dettrow, Chase Dettrow, Trey Dettrow, Griffin Dettrow, Jordan Dettrow (Rachael) and Megan Dettrow; his great grandchildren, Madison Brown (Keaton), Landen and Kenzie Couch; his grandchildren, Locklen Yenser, Mylee, Maverick Dettrow, Baylen, Bryson, Bowynn Ramsey, Josie, Jack, Jayce Dettrow and Ezrayla; and his sisters, Ozzy Olive Holek of Defiance and Doris Witham (Earl) of Elkhart, Indiana..
Preferred memorials are to the Dettrow family to help offset funeral expenses.
