Merlyn L. Nihles, 85, of Belmont, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at New Glarus Home, New Glarus.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Homes & Crematory in Lancaster with Pastor Doug Weaver and Mark Klaas officiating.  The burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster.  Family and friends may visit on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

Online condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

A complete obituary is in the June 25, 2025 issue of The Platteville Journal and June 26th issue of The Grant County Herald Independent.