Merlin Stelton

Merlin M. Stelton, age 94, of Watkins, MN died on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at the Hilltop Care Center in Watkins, MN. A private family graveside service will be held at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Watkins, MN.

Merlin Michael Stelton, the son of Vernon and Edna (Stelten) Stelton was born on March 23, 1931 in Kimball, MN. He graduated from high school in 1949 and was united in marriage to Lorraine Langer on May 22, 1954 at St. Anthony Church in Watkins, MN. Merlin served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. They lived in Inver Grove Heights for 26 years and moved back to Watkins in 2000. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Merlin was not one to sit still. He liked to be busy helping people, taking care of his garden and lawn, and volunteering his time at Hilltop Care Center. He enjoyed his yearly trip to Las Vegas, playing cards, fishing, water skiing, traveling, and taking road trips.

He is survived by his son Craig (Sara) Stelton of Watkins, step-grandchildren; Trisha, Abby and Ian and brother-in-law Richard Fuchs.

He was preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Edna; wife Lorraine; son Keith; sisters Bev Dobis and Carol Lou (Rich) Fuchs; brothers-in-law Merlin, Don (Rose), Gary (Diane) and John (Anna).