Melvin B. Kolker, 87, of Merrill, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in Merrill, Iowa. Pastor Bert Burwell will officiate. Burial with military honors by Oleson – Halweg American Legion Post #125 will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service scheduled at 7:00 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral service on Thursday. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com
