Merlin W. Claude, Texas

Merlin W. Claude, son of William I Claude and Lydia Hilpipr Claude, was born Jan. 4, 1929. He passed away on Sat. July 19 at his home in Hitchcock, Texas. He was a former Woolstock resident. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

Survivors include daughter Joyce (Dwight) Middleton of Webster City, sons Rodney Claude ( Connie) of DeWitt, and Roger Claude of Boone; six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters Wilma Sylvester,Sioux City, and Phylis Lohf, Santee, Calif.