Merle Eugene Monson, age 95, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at home on May 5, 2022.
Mele was born on May 10, 1926, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Carl and Helen (Miller) Monson. He attended schools in Mercer and Warren Counties in Illinois and graduated from Little York High School in 1944. Merle served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948, then graduated from the Moline Institute of Commerce in 1950 with a degree in accounting. He moved to Galesburg in 1950, where he married his wife of 63 years, Clara Jean Snyder on March 23, 1953. Merle worked for Franseen Accounting Services, Galesburg Tire and Vulcanizing, Nelson’s Vending and then as the sole proprietor of Merle’s Vending, until his retirement in 1990.
Merle is survived by his daughter, Deb Nott (Steve), of Galesburg; his son, Jeff Monson (Sunday), of Lawrence, KS; seven grandchildren, Christopher Rushing (Andi), Cory Monson (Dawn), Matthew Monson, Elizabeth Maples, Zachary Maples, Timothy Monson, and Seth Maples; seven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and four sisters, Betty Hofer, Mildred Gustafson, Margaret Morris, and Twila Monson.
Merle loved his family, Country Music, visiting with his many friends, telling jokes, hearing people laugh, and helping others.
Private family graveside services were held and burial was at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Illinois. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory assisting the family with their wishes. On-line condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
