Merton "Mert" Fate was born to Charles and Della Hoyt Fate June 20, 1920 in Lone Tree, Nebraska. Merton was a very good student. He usually recieved A's or B's for his efforts. However, when he was 14 years old he had to take the responsibility of the family farm. He worked the farm until about 1949.

Mert left the family farm and went to school with his sisters in Cinncinatti, Ohio at the Cinncinatti Bible Seminary. He met and married Evelyn Allen there.

Throughout his life, Mert worked hard to provide a better life for his family. He was a small business owner (as he owned and operated a service station at one time).

The last few years of Mert's life were difficult ones, but his character and strong will were an inspiration to all who knew him. If we had more people of character like Mert in the present world, it would be a much better place.

Merton C Fate