Merlyn Klocke
Merlyn Klocke, 85, of Waterloo died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12 at Unity Presbyterian Church, Waterloo with military rites by Hudson AMVETS and Iowa Army National Guard Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 11 at Locke on 4th, located at 1519 West 4th Street in Waterloo. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Merlyn was born July 4, 1936 on the family farm in Waukon, son of Reuben and Margaret (Miene) Klocke. He attended Waukon schools and then moved to Cedar Rapids working at Wilson Packing Plant for several years before enlisting in the United States Army (1959-1961), where he was stationed in Germany. After his honorable discharge, he farmed with his parents.
He married Alyce Beardmore April 7, 1962 at Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, New Albin. In 1966, he moved to Waterloo and worked for Jim Cordes Ford. He retired from Dick Witham Ford after 34 years as a heavy-duty mechanic.
Merlyn was an active charter member of Unity Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed his church family and was always willing to help where needed. He could fix anything and could usually be found tinkering in his garage. He enjoyed gardening and yardwork.
Merlyn was a quiet man and a most sincere friend to many. Following retirement, he and Alyce enjoyed traveling often with their good friends, Bob and Joan Ingles.
He is survived by his wife, Alyce; his daughter, Nancy (Dale) McCready; and his son, Bradley Klocke‚ all of Waterloo; his granddaughter, Allison (partner Emily Overly) Klocke of Cedar Falls; his grandson, Garrett McCready of Waterloo; his sisters, Betty (Curtis) Gilbertson of Waterloo and Ruth Ann Teff of Sun City‚ AZ; many nieces and nephews; and his sisters-in-law, Audrey Angel of Waukon and Sharon Martin of Mason City.
Merlyn is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers-in-law, Robert Teff, Ralph Grotegut, Don Angel, A. Jay Martin and Calvin Westphal; and his sister-in-law, Yvonne Westphal.
Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com.
