Merle Dean Zeih, 81 of Knob Noster, Missouri formerly of Odessa, MO passed away on Tuesday January 5, 2016 at the Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg, MO.
Per Merle’s request there will be no services. Condolences for the family may be left at
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Merle was born on May 29, 1934 in Aulne, Kansas to Fred & Viola (Criger) Zeih. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. On December 6, 1958 he married Leona Marie (Green) Zeih in Higginsville, MO. After 30 plus years Merle retired from Stahls in Warrensburg, MO. He and Marie also owned and operated M & M Antiques in Knob Noster, MO. In addition to spending time with family and friends, Merle enjoyed traveling.
In addition to his wife Marie, Merle is survived by three children, Larry Zeih and wife Kelly of Lee’s Summit, MO, Danny Zeih and wife Gloria of Blue Springs, MO and Teresa Thomas and husband Alan of Knob Noster, MO; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; one brother, Phillip Zeih and wife Shirley of Odessa, MO and one sister Barbara Arey of Kansas City, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents.