Merle L. Mulder

Merle L. Mulder, 86, of St. Anne, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born on June 15, 1936, the son of George and Klazina (Vrolyk) Mulder. On August 18, 1962, he married Dianne Gladu at St. Anne Catholic Church. Following his service in the Marine Corps from 1954 – 1960, he worked as a forklift operator. Merle also spent a lot of time volunteering for the local Pumpkin Fest and various events at St. Anne Catholic Church, of which he was a devoted member. He loved spending time outdoors. He enjoyed hiking, biking, camping, gardening, and bird watching. More than anything, he was a family man and loved spending as much time with them as he could. Merle is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dianne Mulder; his three children, Scott Mulder of Denver, Colorado, Jill (Paul) Scherer of Springboro, Ohio, and Steve (Lisa) Mulder of Bourbonnais; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lois Parrish of Clifton. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Klazina Mulder; and four brothers, Gerald, Kenny, Laverne, and Les Mulder. Visitation for Merle will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9:00AM until the memorial service at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Uplifted Care at 482 Main Street NW in Bourbonnais, IL 60914, or to St. Anne Catholic Church at 230 N Sixth Ave in St. Anne, IL 60964.