Merlin Drake, 84, of Clinton, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 in Wisconsin’s Veterans Home in King surrounded by his loving family.

 A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2014 in Central Christian Church, 2460 Milwaukee Road in Beloit with Pastor David Meding officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until the time of the service on Monday at the church.

Daley, Murphy, Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium in Beloit assisted the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name to Beloit Regional Hospice or Agrace Hospice Care.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.com.

For the complete obituary, please see the February 27, 2014 issue of the Crawford County Independent & Kickapoo Scout.