Welch, MN - Age 86 of Welch, MN. Endearingly known as the proprietor for Hungry Point Inn Bed and Breakfast, Merriam came face-to-face with the Lord on January 7, 2026. Survived by sister, Judy Suelter; daughter, Cathy Chapman; son, Tom (Veronica); grandchildren, Katie, David, Sarah, Michael, Weston, Steven and Devin; great-grandchildren, Patrick, Claire, Emily, Gordon, Annie, Ellie, Cassidy and Freyja. Preceded in death by parents Clyde and Ione Kager; brothers, Timothy and Bud Kager.

Funeral Service, 1 PM Friday, January 16th, 2026 at First Baptist Church, 401 N. Bridge St., Cannon Falls, MN. Visitation ½ hour prior to service at church. Burial at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sacred Heart, MN at 1 PM on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Animal Arc in Hastings, MN.

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