KRUCHTEN, MERLIN MICHAEL JR.
Age 72 of Andover. Preceded in death by parents, Merlin Michael Sr. & Hilda; infant brother, Edward. Survived by wife, Mary; children, Christopher, Michael (Gaye), Dustin (Beth); step-children, Jessica (Darren) Lukensow, Bethany Neckvatal & Maryann Shaff (RJ); grandchildren, Matthew, Bobby (Melissa), Jesse, Lucas, Emily & Isabella; great-grandchildren, Kai & Meg; siblings, Pam, Gideon (Ann), Lori, Marla, Spencer (Teresa) & Jamie; several aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Merlin retired from a career in lumber salesand served as a judge for the Parade of Homesfor several years. He was active in Community Theater, co-founding Playhouse 15 and performing with the Lric Arts Main Street Stage. He was also an avid & skilled Texas Hold'em player. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held at KOZLAK-RADULOVICH BLAINE CHAPEL (107th Ave NE & Hwy. 65) Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 from 12-3 PM with a Time of Remembrance at 1 PM.