Merle Chrisman of Keizer died at the age of 76, on Feb. 4th 2015. He was born on Aug. 28, 1938. Merle was retired from Microflect. He enjoyed Marlin fishing and woodworking and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Wanelda; brother Clarence; sister Margorie; children: Scott, Brad, and Monty; stepchildren: Carl and Candy; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters Marvel, Marylin, Laura and Darlene and his parents, Milo and Margaret.