Quinn Diede
I worked with Merlin at Grand Forks, ND with Williams Pipeline. He was truly a character! I enjoyed his stories, and especially his antics, like the time he hired a dancer to entertain at the pipeline office for a co-worker's birthday celebration. Deidre didn't seem to mind. I also enjoyed spending time with Merle away from work, at a thrashing show with me and my Dad, and visiting Merle and Diedre at their home in Ames after his retirement. I appreciated his efforts to stay in touch after retirement, and was glad he got a ride in the P-51 Mustang, and by hearing the story, could tell that event was one of the biggest thrills of his life. RIP, Merle, I am proud to call you my friend. Quinn Diede