Merle Adamson, 78, of Perry passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at his home in Perry, Iowa, surrounded by his family after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 17 from 4-7 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home and Cremation Care in Perry. A private family graveside will take place at the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry, Iowa.
Merle Arthur Adamson was born Aug. 8, 1943, at his home in Greenfield, Iowa, to Ira and Nora Adamson.
He graduated from Orient-Macksburg High School.
Merle married Donna Jean Ramsey Aug. 9, 1964, in Adel. To this union was born a son, Michael, and a son, Jim.
In December 1967, Merle and Donna moved to Perry.
Merle began working for Oscar Meyer in 1964 and continued there with IBP and Tyson Foods, retiring as a general supervisor in 2007 after 43 years of services.
Merle was very involved in his son’s activities, coaching and never missing one of their activities even on the rare occasions he called in sick to work. When the boys were younger, you could usually find Merle in the backyard, “volunteering” to be all-time quarterback or pitcher during the neighborhood football and baseball games.
Merle was also very involved in CB radios, serving as president of the Central Iowa CB Club. Merle had friends he routinely talked to all across the U.S. and several countries throughout of the world.
He was a very avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan.
As soon as the temperature turned warm enough, you would find Merle at the golf course.
He took great joy in being with his grandkids and attending their activities.
Merle was proceeded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Margaret and Rosena; and his son, Michael.
He is survived by his wife, Donna, of 57 years; his son, Jim (Amy); his brother, Tom (Marlene); and his grandkids, Molly Howell (Nick) and Michael.
Memorials will be given to Merle’s family and may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.carrisfuneralhome.com.
