Reggie Ryan Merrill's Obituary
Reggie Ryan Merrill, 68, of Argenta, IL passed away January 3, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Reggie was born May 31, 1953, in Beardstown, IL, the son of Paul Eldon and Charlotte (McCombs) Merrill. He married Donna Kapper on July 3, 1976, in Decatur, IL.
Reggie was a tire builder for Firestone. He earned a BS degree from ISU in Agricultural Science. During his leisure time he enjoyed playing his guitar. Reggie had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving are his wife, Donna; sons, Ryan Paul Merrill (Angeleen of Jefferson City, MO), Christian Lee Merrill of Decatur, IL; sister, Ellen Stevens (Tom) of Astoria, IL and grandchildren, Nicholas, Sophia and Allison.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Friday, January 7, 2022 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Shawgo Funeral Home in Astoria, with visitation from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Sunday. Burial will be at Astoria Township Cemetery.
Memorials: Astoria Christian Church, 219 W State St, Astoria, IL or Forever Home Feline Ranch, PO Box 9740, Springfield, IL 62791.
Condolences may be left to Reggie’s family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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