Merlin Dunt
Merlin Paul Dunt, 86, of West Union, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union.
Merlin, son of William and Agnes (Nemmers) Dunt, was born in Cresco, Iowa, on May 21, 1929.
He graduated from Assumption High School in 1948.
Merlin married Marjorie Quinn in Cresco in 1950, and together they raised eight children.
He was united in marriage with Nancy Neuroth on February 11, 1989, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, West Union.
Merlin served in the Army in Korea from 1951 to 1953.
He worked for Interstate Power Company for 42 years.
He was a member of the West Union Jaycees, a member of the West Union Volunteer Fire Dept. for 37 years, was on the school board, and proudly served as mayor of West Union for 14 years. He was also a member of American Legion Post 15, and he volunteered at the West Union Rec Center mowing the lawn.