Merlin Dieterman was born July 11, 1931, and passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Dieterman; parents, Alma and Anna Dieterman; brother, Harry Dieterman; and his sisters, Jenny Dieterman, Joyce Thumm, and Judith Middleton. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela (Tim) Sijacic; brother, Almer (Roberta) Dieterman; sisters, Doris Hall, Dianne Wenn, and Darla (Rolland) Smith; and sister-in-law, Irene Dieterman. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral. Special thanks to everyone at Grand Brook Memory Care, Basma Karadchy, and Bryan Hall.