Donald D. Merrill, 88 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Warrensburg Manor Care Center.

Don was born May 10, 1931 near Bancroft, Iowa, son of Sheldon Edison Merrill and Iva Mae (Denton) Merrill. He graduated from high school at Seneca, Iowa.  In 1950, he moved with his family to Buffalo, Missouri and he attended OAMI Trade School at Springfield.  Following graduation from OAMI in 1951, Don went to work for Haller Office Equipment in Sedalia.  He enlisted in the United States Army in 1952, serving in the Korean War.  After his discharge from active duty, he went to work for Warrensburg Business Machines.  Don was united in marriage to Myrtle Jane Early on October 30, 1955 at Elm Spring Baptist Church.  The couple made their home in Warrensburg.  He retired from Warrensburg Business Machines in 1997.

He was a 52 Year Member of American Legion, Post #131.  Don was definitely a "Car Guy." He loved antique cars and gas motors.  He was a longtime member of Kaiser – Frazer Car Club.  He was also a member of Chilhowee Gas Engine Club and Mo-Kan Engine Club.  Don loved restoring cars. To Quote Don, "When I was about ten years old, we had a 1928 Model A Roadster that I used to do chores.  I had to sit on an orange crate to see, I would've sat on a cactus to be able to drive."

Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Jane; two daughters: Deborah Kay (Bill) Cox of Warrensburg, MO and Donna Rae (Mike) Gwodz of Odessa, MO; five grandchildren: Daniel Cox, Cliff (Danee) Cox and Brad Cox, all of Warrensburg, MO; Sylvia Gwodz and Natalie Gwodz, both of Odessa, MO; two great grandchildren: Myla and Maddox and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his brother: Sheldon Junior Merrill.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 22 ^nd at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Rev. Sid Tiller of Northside Christian Church officiating.  Interment will follow at Elm Springs Cemetery north of Kingsville with Military Honors provided by Unites States Army Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service, Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to American Legion, Post #131.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net