Merrel C. "Mert" Dobyns' Obituary
Merrel C. “Mert” Dobyns, age 93, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was born on February 2, 1929, to Hershel and Elsie (Robert) Dobyns in Trumann, AR. He was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Navy in 1946. After returning from the service, Mert trained to be a fire fighter. He dedicated 20 years to the City of Muskegon, where he worked as a fire fighter. He was known to be an outdoorsman and enjoyed partridge hunting and fishing. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his four daughters, Susan (Rod) Harms, Margaret (Russ) Raap, Kathy (Kevin) Krupp and Sally Evans; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Gail Dobyns; and special friend, Billie Leonard. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Robert Dobyns. A Graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions in Mert’s honor can be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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