1926
Merle
2005
Merle Kirkhorn
June 4, 1926 — February 20, 2005
Merle Alden Richard Kirkhorn was born June 4, 1926, to Morris and Cordella (Hendrickson) Kirkhorn in rural Rustad, MN, where he grew up. He received his education at Comstock (MN) High School.
Merle worked on the family farm until joining the National Guard. On November 12, 1952, Merle married Beverly Ann Eva Gess in Moorhead, MN, and they made their home in rural Rustad. In 1956, they moved to Comstock and Merle continued to farm and he also worked at American Crystal Sugar Co., Moorhead, for a period of time.
Merle then began working for the Clay County Highway Department. He work in road maintenance for 17 years, retiring in 1990.
Merle died in his home on Sunday, February 20, 2005, at the age of seventy-eight.
Merle loved to play cards and dice. He enjoyed camping and spending time at Spirit Lake. He also loved to socialize and visit with friends.
Merle is survived by his wife, Beverly, Comstock; a son, Wayne Kirkhorn, Moorhead; three daughters, Gayle (Steve) Knudson, Great Falls, MT, Karen (Craig) Krabbenhoft, Fargo, ND, and Janeen (Mike) Langowski, Coon Rapids, MN; six grandchildren, Adam, Jacob,
Visitation: Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 4 - 6 PM, at Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead
Funeral Service: Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 11 AM, Comstock Lutheran Church, Comstock
Interment: East Comstock Lutheran Cemetery, Comstock
Merle worked on the family farm until joining the National Guard. On November 12, 1952, Merle married Beverly Ann Eva Gess in Moorhead, MN, and they made their home in rural Rustad. In 1956, they moved to Comstock and Merle continued to farm and he also worked at American Crystal Sugar Co., Moorhead, for a period of time.
Merle then began working for the Clay County Highway Department. He work in road maintenance for 17 years, retiring in 1990.
Merle died in his home on Sunday, February 20, 2005, at the age of seventy-eight.
Merle loved to play cards and dice. He enjoyed camping and spending time at Spirit Lake. He also loved to socialize and visit with friends.
Merle is survived by his wife, Beverly, Comstock; a son, Wayne Kirkhorn, Moorhead; three daughters, Gayle (Steve) Knudson, Great Falls, MT, Karen (Craig) Krabbenhoft, Fargo, ND, and Janeen (Mike) Langowski, Coon Rapids, MN; six grandchildren, Adam, Jacob,
Visitation: Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 4 - 6 PM, at Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead
Funeral Service: Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 11 AM, Comstock Lutheran Church, Comstock
Interment: East Comstock Lutheran Cemetery, Comstock
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