Merton Fairchild

Friday, May 17, 2019 6:29 pm

Merton Fairchild passed into the arms of the Lord May 15, 2019. A celebration of his life is at 11 a.m., Saturday May 18, at the Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church in Canton, Minn., with Rev. Margaret Jumonville officiating. Merton’s grandchildren will be pallbearers. Military honors will be by the Canton American Legion. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Preston. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to services at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements.

Merton was born May 30, 1930, to Donald and Myrtle Fairchild. He married Shirley Nordheim June 4, 1950, and started their family.

He was honored to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Merton will be most remembered for his love of family, his generous spirit, “hauling Amish,” his love of gardening, especially roses, and collecting John Deere memorabilia. The family wishes to thank the staff at Clara House in Harmony for their excellent care.

He will be sadly missed by his children: Gary Fairchild (Karen), Myrna Foltz (Dale), Janet Zafft (Riley), Doug Fairchild (Barb), Marilyn Haakenstad (Lynn), Marsha Fairchild (Dean Bergey); 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; beloved in-laws; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; special friend, Lois Moran; his sister, Donna Fairchild; grandson, Isaac Zafft; and great-grandson, Grayson Troendle.