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     Robert Lee Merz was born on 7 October 1926 at Bandon, Coos Co., Oregon.^1,2,3 He was the son of Herman John Merz and Geraldine Purdy. Robert Lee Merz graduated in 1944 at Siuslaw High School, Florence, Lane Co., Oregon.² Robert in Florence-Oregon 1987, according to mother's obituary. He married Shirley Bonney on 4 March 1951 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon. Robert Lee Merz lived in 1960 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon. He lived in 1993 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon. He died on 21 September 2020 at Dunes City, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 93.^2,3

Robert Merz
10/07/1926 - 09/21/2020
Robert Lee Merz passed away September 21, 2020 in Dunes City, Oregon. He was born on October 7, 1926 in Bandon, Oregon to Herman and Geraldine (Purdy) Merz and was the eldest of four children. Bob moved with his parents from Langlois, Oregon to Ada when he was a year old. His family owned and operated Alderwold Dairy on Fiddle Creek. Bob attended "Knowledge Knob", a one-room school on Fiddle Creek Road through the 8th grade and attended Siuslaw High School in Florence, where he was Student Body President and Valedictorian when he graduated in 1944. Bob's skill in leadership and public service was apparent at an early age. He was involved in Grange, Future Farmers of America and 4H as he grew up. Also apparent was his natural ability in music and anything to do with math and numbers. He could play any instrument he picked up, once he figured out how it worked. His mathematical genius led him during his career as a self-taught engineer and later, with his interest in geology he taught himself the art of faceting gemstones. Bob attended University of Oregon studying Business Administration.

Bob met Shirley Bonney in 1950 and they married in 1951. The Merzes started their family in 1952, having five children who were all raised in Florence and attended Siuslaw Schools. Bob and Shirley ran a successful logging, road building and property development business for 40 years. Projects include Little Woahink and Siltcoos Lake Dams, parking areas at Sea Lion Caves, Enchanted Valley roads, dozens of homesites and miles and miles of roads around western Lane County. He was an equipment operator for Champion International and Jensen Drilling before his retirement in 1987.

Bob served his community in many roles through the years starting with Siuslaw School Board, on which he served for 12 years; four as Chairman. Bob was instrumental in the district's acquisition of 90 acres of land at the north side of Florence and the long-range plan of having a cluster of schools which facilitated ease of transportation and food service. That goal reached fruition and is one of Bob's most impactful community achievements. Bob served on the Lane County Planning Commission, State Boundary Board, and State Scenic Area Board. He ran for the State Legislature in 1968.

Bob was a charter member of the Florence Elks Club, belonged to the Siuslaw Rod and Gun Club, Siuslaw Booster Club, Civic Theater, Ada Grange and Oregon Faceters Guild. Bob served on steering committees for Siuslaw Public Library and Peace Harbor Hospital, helping to bring those dreams to reality. Bob's involvement and dedication to the community has impacted each of his children, instilling an attitude of service and responsibility for community and world.

Bob led a long and remarkable life, overcoming the obstacles placed on him when he survived polio at age 13. He and Shirley shared a love for the outdoors and their family together for nearly 70 years. Bob is survived by his wife Shirley, his sisters Marilyn Merz Adkins of Florence and Karen Merz Christensen of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, brother David Merz (wife Lois) of Cold Stream, British Columbia, son Paul Merz (Chris) of Charleston, OR, daughter Laura Merz of Florence, daughter Julie Hart (Norbert) of Browns Valley, CA, daughter Cindy Forsythe (Robert) of Dunes City, grandchildren Andrea Merz, Evan Merz, Tony Hart (Kelsey), Chris Hart, Heidi Hart Diamond (Jesse), Aaron Nicholson, and Carrie Nicholson Gillies (Tom), great-grandchildren Eisley and Easton Hyde, Emma Diamond and Matthew Hart. Son John preceded him in death in 1990.

Remembrances in lieu of flowers may be made to Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Lane County at P.O. Box 739, Florence, OR 97439.Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/registerguard/name/robert-merz-obituary?id=13319475
Published by Eugene Register-Guard from Sep. 24 to Sep. 27, 2020.² He was buried at Fir Grove Cemetery, Ada, Lane Co., Oregon.³

     James Meskimen married Sandra L. Maurer, daughter of Louis George Maurer and Lois Ferne Branson.

     Brailey Rae Messinger is the daughter of David Martin Messinger and DaNette Kay Warfel. Brailey Rae Messinger married Dalton James Nelson in June 2017.

     David Martin Messinger married DaNette Kay Warfel, daughter of David Eugene Warfel and Sandra Jane Smith.¹

     Kobie Jo Messinger is the daughter of David Martin Messinger and DaNette Kay Warfel. Kobie Jo Messinger married Wesley Gasner on 14 August 2021.

     Rylee Paige Messinger is the daughter of David Martin Messinger and DaNette Kay Warfel.

     Annie Lynn Metcalf is the daughter of Billy Mord Metcalf and Aileen Mae Munter.

     Billy Matthew Metcalf is the son of Billy Mord Metcalf and Aileen Mae Munter.

     Billy Mord Metcalf was born on 2 April 1930.¹ He married Aileen Mae Munter, daughter of Otto Alton Munter and Philomene Angelia Dupuis, on 22 February 1972 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho. Billy Mord Metcalf and Aileen Mae Munter were divorced on 24 April 1987 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana. Billy Mord Metcalf died on 30 June 1999 at Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 69.¹ He was buried at Melrose Abbey Memorial Park, Anaheim, Orange Co., California.¹

     Brenda Metcalf is the daughter of Billy Mord Metcalf and Aileen Mae Munter.

     Marc Metcalf is the son of Billy Mord Metcalf and Aileen Mae Munter.

     Elizabeth Methvin married Samuel Hearne, son of William Hearne and Elizabeth (?).

     Bryan Fred Mettler is the son of Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. and Barbara Joyce Olds.

     Charles Egbert Mettler Jr. is the son of Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. and Barbara Joyce Olds. Charles Egbert Mettler Jr. married Suzanne (?)

     Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. was born on 5 January 1929 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York.^1,2 He was the son of Egbert Sears Mettler and Marion Josephine Brewer. Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. married Barbara Joyce Olds on 28 May 1950 at First Methodist Church, Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York.^1,2 Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. lived in April 2003 at Dansville, Livingston Co., New York. He died on 14 October 2022 at Highland Hospital, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 93.²

Obituary of Charles E. Mettler Sr.

Dansville- Charles E. Mettler Sr., age 93, passed away Friday October 14, 2022, at Highland Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. He was born in Ithaca, NY on January 5, 1929, a son of the late Egbert and Marion Brewer Mettler. On May 28, 1950, he was married to the former Barbara Olds Mettler who survives. Chuck was a US Navy WWII veteran serving on the USS Philippine Sea from 1946 to 1948. During his tour of duty, he became a Shellback (a sailor who "Crosses the Line" of the equator). He was a member of the Daniel Goho Post # 87 of the American Legion, and the Loyal Order of the Moose #1130 both of Dansville. In his free time, he enjoyed time with family, watching baseball and supporting his children and grandchildren at their sporting events and collecting hats. He started his career as a hardware salesman for Rose, Kimball and Baxter in Elmira, before becoming regional sales manager for Cotter and Company. He was part owner of I-Deal Lumber and Hardware Company in Dansville, before finishing his career as a buyer for Smith Lumber and Hardware Company in Lakeville. Surviving in addition to his wife of 72 years Barbara, are, two sons, Charles (Suzanne) Mettler Jr., and Bryan Mettler (Laurie Berthold), a daughter Cynthia (Kevin) Davis; a brother Douglas Mettler, grandchildren Sara (Adam) Frank, Kevin (Elise) Mettler, Cameron (Annabelle) Davis, Curtis (Lexie) Davis and Carter Davis, great-grandchildren Olivia and Caroline Frank and Connor Mettler. A family service will be held on Tuesday October 18 followed Celebration of Life reception from 4 to 7 pm for family and friends at the Dansville Foursquare Church 49 West Ave., Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc, 271 Main St., Dansville, Online remembrances may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Myers Cancer Center at UR/Noyes Memorial Hospital, 111 Clara Barton St., Dansville, NY 14437 or JDRF.org.

https://hindlefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1062/Charles-Mettler-Sr/obituary.html
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/charles-mettler-obituary?id=36812881.²

     Cynthia Mettler married Kevin Davis. Cynthia Mettler is the daughter of Charles Egbert Mettler Sr. and Barbara Joyce Olds.

     Douglas Albert Mettler is the son of Egbert Sears Mettler and Marion Josephine Brewer. Douglas Albert Mettler married Ellen Marie Mitchell on 8 June 1956 at Dansville, Livingston Co., New York.¹

     Egbert Sears Mettler was born on 4 July 1902 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York.^1,2 He married Marion Josephine Brewer, daughter of Walter S. Brewer and Lucelia Rolfe, on 27 August 1925. Egbert Sears Mettler died circa January 1966 at Dansville, Livingston Co., New York.³ Social Security Number issued in New York. He died on 10 January 1966 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 63.¹ He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, Chemung Co., New York.¹

     Gregg Douglas Mettler is the son of Douglas Albert Mettler and Ellen Marie Mitchell.

     Shawn Timothy Mettler is the son of Douglas Albert Mettler and Ellen Marie Mitchell.

     Carol Metzner is the daughter of Joseph M. Metzner and Ella Laverne Noel. Carol Metzner married male Schmidt.

     Joseph M. Metzner was born on 6 January 1913 at Huff, Morton Co., North Dakota.¹ He married Ella Laverne Noel, daughter of Archie Cleveland Noel and Lillian Elizabeth Larson, on 24 January 1944. Joseph M. Metzner died on 12 January 2010 at Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minnesota, at age 97.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minnesota.¹

     SOURCE: Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14. Clotilda Meyer married William Rupel, son of Samuel Rupel and Elinor Chord.

     Cynthia Jean Meyer was born on 24 February 1941 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^1,2 She was the daughter of Theodore Clarence Meyer and Ruth Eileen Purington. Cynthia Jean Meyer married Thomas Edwin Sklenar, son of Edward Peter Sklenar and Ethel Gladys Vent, on 1 May 1965 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Cynthia Jean Meyer and Thomas Edwin Sklenar were divorced on 29 August 1984 at Washington Co., Minnesota. Cynthia Jean Meyer lived at 1198 Chicago Ave., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. She died on 28 February 1992 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 51.² The cause of death was Cancer. She was buried on 3 March 1992 at Newport Cemetery, Newport, Washington Co., Minnesota.^3,2 Obituary notice, not dated.

     Greg Meyer and Haley Jean Sklenar were engaged on 4 February 2017.

     Kenneth Clyde Meyer was born on 27 May 1912 at South St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.¹ Kenneth Clyde Meyer was a Fuel oil representative. He married Beatrice Edith Main on 15 August 1929 at Dakota Co., Minnesota. Kenneth Clyde Meyer married Barbara Jean Sklenar, daughter of Edward Peter Sklenar and Ethel Gladys Vent, on 18 December 1959 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. His Social Security Number was 477-01-9213 issued in Minnesota. Kenneth Clyde Meyer died on 9 October 1967 at Mendota Heights, Dakota Co., Minnesota, at age 55.^1,2 He was buried on 11 October 1967 at Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Dakota Co., Minnesota.^1,2

     Marie Louise Meyer married Christopher Walz, son of Jay Franklin Walz and Audrey Alwilda Boyers, on 13 January 1967 at Alexandria, Virginia. Marie Louise Meyer and Christopher Walz were divorced on 4 December 1973.

     Marlene Esta Meyer was born on 22 February 1937 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.^1,2 She married Raymond Leland Bartlett, son of William Leland Bartlett and Pearl Violet Noel, on 4 November 1955 at Bigfork, Flathead Co., Montana.^1,3 Marlene Esta Meyer lived in 1981 at Seeley Lake, Missoula Co., Montana.¹ She married Jay Haveman in January 2002.¹ Marlene Esta Meyer died on 16 March 2025 at Seeley Lake, Missoula Co., Montana, at age 88.^1,2

Marlene Bartlett Haveman, 88

Marlene Bartlett Haveman, 88, of Seeley Lake, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Beehive Homes, of Alzheimer's.

She was born on Feb. 22, 1937, in Kalispell, to Helen and Eldred Meyer of Creston. She started school in Portland where her folks were working in the war effort and came back home to Ferndale in the fifth grade. After finishing junior high, Marlene went to high school in Bigfork and turned down a college scholarship to start a family.

Marlene married Raymond “Buzz” Bartlett on Nov. 4, 1955 in Bigfork. She worked at the Bank of Columbia Falls after her four children were all school age. They built a house in Seeley Lake and moved there in 1981. She worked at First Valley Bank and upon retirement, both Buzz and Marlene enjoyed traveling, spending many winters in Arizona. Buzz passed away in March of 1999.

Marlene married Jay Haveman in January 2002. They also enjoyed traveling, although mostly to auctions and his family land in Hysham. Jay passed away in October 2020.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she enjoyed her later years at the Mission Bible Fellowship and the Senior Center.

Survivors include her daughters, Vicki, Columbia Falls, and Patti, Seeley Lake; sons, Bill (Terryl), Seeley Lake, and Jim, Stevensville; stepsons, Jim (Danielle), Bigfork and Justin (Sue), Eureka; and stepdaughter, June (Richard), Seeley Lake; two brothers, Neil (Dixie) Salmon Prairie, and Jim (Mavis), of Ferndale; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be at the Little Brown Church in Bigfork (Real Life Church) on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1 p.m. with Ronnie Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for the family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Hestia Foundation 406-540-4302. They provided medical and Hospice services to Marlene while she was in the nursing home.
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/mar/20/marlene-bartlett-haveman-88/.¹ She was buried at Lone Pine Cemetery, Bigfork, Flathead Co., Montana.²

     Rice Co Families, Their History, Our Heritage, pg 446. Serena Meyer married Walter William Velzke, son of August Frederich Michael Velzke and Hermina Caroline Magdalene Kuball, in 1920.¹

     Theodore Clarence Meyer was born on 16 August 1904 at Becker Co., Minnesota. He married Ruth Eileen Purington. Theodore Clarence Meyer died on 10 July 1966 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 61.