Harry "Butch" Merritt

Harry “Butch” Merritt, 82 died August 16, 2026, in Wakefield, KS. He was born on September 17, 1943, in Salina, KS, the son of Archie and Harriett (Swartz) Merritt.  He was born on September 17, 1943, the son of Archie and Harriett (Swartz) Merritt.

Butch is survived by his wife, Carolyn Merritt; daughters, Kandi (Scott) and Angela; sisters, Peg, Kerri and Barb; stepsons, Dennis (Ronie), Rodney (Brandi) Brandon (Betsy), and Andy; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Troy and Brian and his sister, Birdie.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Wakefield Methodist Church.