Merlin Leonard Kirch, 84, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, June 24th, 2020.

Merlin was born in Bennington, New York on October 4, 1935, a son of the late Ruth (Warsop) and Vincent N. Kirch.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Kirch, of the home; two daughters, Karen Groot, (Dan), of Salina, Diane Brownell, (Tim), of Saint Paul, Missouri; and son, Doug Kirch, (Dawn), of Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland; 4 brothers, 1 sister; and 8 grandchildren.

Cremation has been chosen.

Burial will be in East Bethany Cemetery, East Bethany, New York.

Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Attica, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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