Merrill Stoudt Sr.

Merrill A. Stoudt, 83, of Quakertown, died Wed. Dec. 13 in his home. He was the husband of Anita (Zuck) Cooper-Stoudt and the late Martha J. "Marty" (Stoudt) Stoudt. Born in Souderton, he was a son of the late Jacob and Mary Ellen (Alderfer) Stoudt. He was a distribution supervisor for Rosenberger's Dairies, Hatfield for 48 years before retiring. Following retirement, he worked 10 years for Bergey's Truck Warehouse, Franconia. He was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Quakertown where he had served as an usher, assisted with church maintenance and for years drove the church bus. Merrill enjoyed traveling and liked trains, camping, boating, bowling, and watching any sports event. Surviving with his wife are son, Merrill Jr, wife Kathy, daughters Donna Williams, husband Daniel, and Carol Johnson, husband Ronald all of Quakertown; grandchildren Dawn, Douglas, David, Debbie, Rachel, Rebecca; great-grandchildren Kelsey, Kyle, Austin, Mason, Evan, Caroline; brother Curt, wife Ann of Souderton; and step-children Randall Cooper, fiancée Christa Clayton, of Quakertown & Troy Cooper, wife Jamee, of E. Greenville. He was predeceased by an infant son, Todd Wayne. Funeral services will be held Mon. Dec. 18, 8 PM in Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown with a calling period preceding from 6:30 - 8 PM. Interment will be in Quakertown Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Bible Fellowship - Mission Fund. www.nauglefcs.com