Merlin D. “Merlie” Kaufman, 81, died Dec. 25, at the Memorial Home in Moundridge.

Born June 24, 1928, in Moundridge to David D. and Helen (Graber) Kaufman, he was married Nov. 24, 1956, to Verlene “Vicki” Flickner in Moundridge.

He was a farmer, rancher, and welder.

Survivors include his wife; a brother, Harold Kaufman of Hesston; and two sisters, Verna Goering of Galva and Neva Schrag of Moundridge.

Services were Monday at Eden Mennonite Church.

Memorial funds have been established with Ducks Unlimited, Caring Hand Humane Society, and Eden Mennonite Church in care of the Moundridge Funeral Home, 115 Cole Street.