Oregon, IL, Gerald D. Merrill, age 83, passed away on September 29, 2016 in Serenity Hospice & Home after a long illness. Gerald was born May 10, 1933 in Oregon, IL the son of Charles E. & Adeline G. (Heatherington) Merrill. Gerald worked for Kable Printing Company, Mt. Morris, IL. He loved to golf and fix or work on anything. Gerald left behind sons: Matthew (Dawn) Merrill and Michael (Jo) Merrill both of Oregon, IL; grandchildren: Paige Merrill, Brittany Merrill, Chance Merrill, and Adam Merrill; great grandson: Issac Merrill; nephew: Chris Merrill and special nephew: Cerby Merrill. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents and wife: Wanda. Per Gerald wishes cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL helped family with the cremation rites.