Merlin J. Wieging

Merlin J. Wieging, age 84, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at his home in Upper Sandusky.

Merlin was born on May 5, 1929 in Delphos, Ohio to Joseph and Estella (Best) Wieging, both of whom are deceased. He married Mary Lou Rose on May 8, 1954 in Delphos, Ohio, and she passed away on January 16, 2012

Surviving are his 6 children, Cynthia M. (Dave) Miller of Upper Sandusky, Laura L. (Devon) Leightey of Upper Sandusky, Margaret A. (Gary) Rowland of Harpster, Anthony J. Wieging of Tiffin, Jane L. (Jon) Rieser of Harpster and Andrew J. Wieging of Upper Sandusky. 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren also survive. Also surviving are 2 brothers, Darrell of Ohio City and Donald of Huntington, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by a brother Harold Wieging and 2 sisters Ann Conley and Janet Wieging.

Merlin was retired from Ohio Power and was currently the owner/operator of WeKing Electric in Upper Sandusky.

Merlin was a long time member of Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Church in Upper Sandusky and also was a life member of the following organizations: 3rd. Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2050, BPOElks # 83, and Amvets Post #777, all of Upper Sandusky. He was also a regular member of the American Legion Post #225 and the Moose Lodge #1093, both of Upper Sandusky.

Merlin also served his country in the Navy Reserves and locally on the City Council in Upper Sandusky. He graduated from Delphos St. John's High School and continued to follow the Blue Jay's and was an avid fan all through the years.

When he was younger, Merlin enjoyed playing fast pitch softball in Upper, and in his later years he enjoyed cruising around town. His favorite time was spent with his family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Merlin's motto was "If people had half the fun I did in my life, they would be grateful".

A Memorial Mass for Merlin J. Wieging will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, September 27, 2013, at the Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Church with Rev. John Stowe OFM Conv officiating the service. Burial will follow at the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Upper Sandusky.

Visitations will be held on Thursday September 26, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00pm at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home and one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church. There will be an Elks Memorial Service at 8:00pm on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the St. Peter's Catholic School and can be sent to Lucas-Batton Funeral Home 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351