Merle Macklin

Merle Eugene Macklin was born June 16, 1938, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Harvey John and Phyllis Nettie (Yost) Macklin.
As a young man he attended school in several different locations moving with his family.
In February of 1957 Merle joined the United States Army. He received his honorable discharge in May of 1959 and moved to Broomfield, Colorado, where he was employed as a supervisor for Knudson Manufacturing.
On Feb. 2, 1991, Merle married Twyla Jessen in Brighton, Colorado. The couple settled in Federal Heights, Colorado, where they lived until Merle’s retirement. They then moved to Enders in 1998 and on to Imperial in 2001.
Merle enjoyed fishing, painting and drawing, playing the banjo, reading and playing pool and solitaire. He especially loved spending time with his family and his dogs, Champ and Bandit.
Merle was a member of the Imperial Bible Church, where he participated in and enjoyed bible study.
Merle passed away early Friday morning, June 28, 2019, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home of McCook. He was 81 years of age.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents; brother Harvey and twin brother Merlyn; son Merle Macklin Jr.; stepson Lyle Vasenius; and sister-in-law Norma Kisker.
Survivors include his wife,  Twyla, of Imperial; daughter Desiree (Robert) Mackenzie of Denver, Colorado; son Joseph Macklin of Denver, Colorado; nine grandchildren: Shawn Macklin, Joshua Harlow (Jennifer Gardner), Jessyca Macklin, Nicole Mackenzie, Charlene Mackenzie-Santiago (Jayson), Cody Mackenzie, Brooke Macklin, Breanna Macklin and Jordan Macklin; great-grandchildren Donovan Harlow and April Macklin; daughter-in-law Carol Macklin of Enders; brothers Cecil (Maureen) Macklin of Denver, Colorado and Howard (Glenda) Macklin of Canon City, Colorado; sister Jeannice (Ken) Mowery of Denver, Colorado; sisters-in-law Sharon Macklin of Pennsylvania and Loretta (Robert) Hirsch of Omaha; and brother-in-law: Don Kisker of McCook.
Graveside services for Merle Macklin were held Tuesday morning, July 2, 2019, 11 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, with Pastor Rob Clay officiating and with full military honors.
A private family visitation was held
A memorial has been suggested to Twyla Macklin in Merle’s memory to be designated at a later date.
Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.
Liwer Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.