Merle V. Clemmo

Long time Moses Lake resident Merle Victor Clemmo fell asleep in Jesus’ arms Monday, December 28, 2009, in Spokane with his beloved family by his side, after a brief but courageous struggle with cancer.

A memorial will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2009, at the LDS Stake Center, 1515 S. Division St., Moses Lake. The family will greet friends at 9 a.m., in the church foyer prior to the service.

Please sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in the care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Merle was self employed as an electrical contractor serving our area for over 21 years. He was born in Akron, Ohio September 20, 1940 to Henry and Hazel (Pyett) Clemmo. His family moved to Moses Lake in 1949 where Merle attended school, graduating in 1959. Merle participated in baseball and football. He attended Central Washington University. He then served in the Army Signal Corps in France form 1963-1965. Merle returned to Moses Lake where he had a great love for outdoor sports. He was dedicated to hunting, fishing, 4-wheel driving, trap shooting, drag racing … especially his ’41 Willys, snowmobiling, and golfing. He was an excellent mechanic.

In the past Merle was active in the Ace of Clubs 4W, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Moses Lake Gun Club, NRA, Moses Lake Alumni Association, the Links at Moses Pointe and the organizing committee for his class reunion.

Merle worked for Hochstatters Electric for 19 years, before starting his own company Clemmo Electric, which he ran with integrity for over 21 years.

A gentle giant Merle was well liked and respected for his knowledge and his ability to make people feel special. He lived his life with honor. He had a kind heart and generous spirit, and went out of his way to help others. ?He was a ‘go to guy’ if you were stumped or needed information. He taught so many so much.

He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and a treasured friend. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother in law Ernest Graems. He is survived by his cherished wife of 35 years, Sharon Clemmo, his 6 step children Nancy, David, Jerry, Michael (Debbie), Walter (Belinda) and Steven (Ildiko) Banks, his brother Ward (Maxine) Clemmo, his sisters Irene Graems and Betty (Carl) Hollingsworth, and 20 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.