Merle F. Saufley, 67, of Ipava, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at Graham Hospital in Canton.

He was born Nov. 29, 1932, in New Salem Township, McDonough County, the son of Perry and Reatha (Baughman) Saufley.

He married Norma Crick June 15, 1957, in Ipava. She survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Victor (wife Diana) Saufley of Houston, Texas, Vance (wife Ethel) Saufley of Cuba, and Von (wife Tracy) Saufley of Hudson; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one sister, Rosalie Saufley of Macomb.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a member of the Methodist Church.

He was an auto mechanic for Ulmers Ford for 35 years in Table Grove and Lewistown.

Services were Monday, June 26, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, with Pastor Kevin Kessler officiating.

Burial was in Ipava Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Graham Hospital Extended Care or Ipava Fire and Rescue Squad.
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