Obituary

Merlin James Henrichson

August 19, 1944 - March 15, 2023

Merlin James Henrichson, 78, of Lincoln NE passed away March 15, 2023. Merlin was born August 19, 1944 in Wahoo Nebraska to James and Jesse Ileta (Beaman) Henrichson.

Merlin retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 38 years of service.  He graduated from Ceresco High School in 1962 Valedictorian of his class.

Family members include his daughters, Jody Eberhardt, Michelle Reuss, Krystal Reynolds (Ryan), Terri Henrichson- Geddis, Andrea McMann (Will); grandchildren: Carter (Jamie) and Conner (Mary) Eberhardt, Taylor Reuss, Mackenzie Myhre (Alex) and Jaden Reuss, Erik Campbell, Adam Geddis, Amber Okhimamhe and Emalie Geddis, Maddox and Brynleigh Reynolds, Tyler, Hannah, Perrin and Ruby McMann; great grandchildren: Ezra, Judah and Graylynn Crawford and Elena Eberhardt.  Other survivors include brother Willis (Gus) Henrichson, sister-in-law, Mary Henrichson and loyal dog, Cameron; nephews and nieces: Dean Henrichson (Nancy), Susan Miller (Dave), Greg Henrichson, Julie Henrichson, Kevin Henrichson, and Amy Moline (Joel). Merlin was preceded in death by his parents and brothers’ Duane Henrichson and James Henrichson and sister-in-law Rose Henrichson.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2023, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Street.

Memorials to the family for future designation.

Services

March20

Celebration of Life Gathering

CST

Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907
March20

Memorial Service

CST

Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907

Share a Memory or Condolence

March 17, 2023

My condolence to the family. I also worked at Goodyear but not directly with Merlin. Had breakfast with him along with other former Goodyear employees many times at Virginia’s cafe.

– Larry Holle
March 16, 2023

My Condolences to his daughters and the rest of the Henrichson family.

– AJ (Jane) Anderson & family

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David Paul Burden

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