Merton Harold Dunham

Merton H. Dunham, 93, of the Paw Paw, Michigan area passed away on October 5, 2024.

Merton was born on September 19th, 1931, to the late William and Phyllis (Foreman) Dunham in northern Wisconsin.  On April 14, 1971, Merton was united into marriage to the late Lola Dunham in Cook County, Illinois.

Merton is survived by two of his children: Randy Dunham and Brenda Dunham. Four grandchildren: Charles Olson, Melissa Young, Theresa Pavelek, and Michael Dunham along with ten great-grandchildren: Grace Young, Wyatt Young, Emily Young, Abigail Young, Samantha Machovec, Anastasia Mays, Garin Palka, Stephen Pavelek, and Elizabeth Pavelek all survive Merton.  Merton will also be survived by his stepchild: Joanne Wehr and step grandchildren: Amanda and Nicole Laberbera.  Merton was proceeded in death by his parents, William and Phyllis, one child: Linda Ann, and one stepchild Carol Laberbera.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday October 19th, 2024, from the hours of 1:00pm till 4:00pm in the main chapel of Derrick Funeral Home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

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Derrick Funeral Home of Lake Geneva is honored to be assisting Merton’s family.