Margaret Irene Merritt

Margaret "Marge" Irene Walburg Merritt, 95 of Crosby died on June 8, 2013 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. She was born in Minneapolis, on August 25, 1917 to Gustaf and Bertha Walburg. After graduating from Ogilvie High School, she worked as a retail clerk. Margaret married Donald Paul Erickson on September 19, 1939. The couple eventually moved to Anoka where Don managed the National Foods Store until his untimely death in 1973. In 1978 Marge married a church friend, William C. Merritt Sr., who preceded her in death in 1990. Marge lived in the Anoka area from 1943 to 2009, when she moved to Heartwood Assisted Living in Crosby to be near to her son, Paul and his wife Angela.For 35 years Marge was employed as a cashier for National Foods in Anoka. She was a member of Anoka United Methodist Church, Ruth Circle, Philection Women's Club and Eastern Star Auxiliary. She is survived by her sister, Betty Jacobson of Matthews, NC; 2 sons, Paul (Angela) Erickson of Emily and Steven Erickson of Mason City, IA; 4 grandchildren, Tyler (Peggy) Erickson of Waconia; Britt (Dave) Olson of Louisville, KY, Stephen Erickson, Jr. of Des Moines, IA, Amy (Craig) Markham of Mason City, IA and 2 great grandsons, Stephen Erickson and Nathan Markham. She is also survived by the 5 children of William C. Merritt, Sr. and their families. Marge's brother, Russell preceded her in death. The family suggests memorials to the Anoka Methodist Church or donors choice. A private family service will be held at the North Isanti Baptist Church Cemetery in Isanti. A celebration of life service will be held at the Anoka United Methodist Church at a later date. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.