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Scott David Merkins, age 58, of Jewett, Ohio, died April 6, 2020 at his home.

He was born July 14, 1961 in Crookston, Minnesota, a son of LoAnn Olson Merkins and the late David Hallace Merkins.

Scott was retired from FirstEnergy W.H. Sammis Plant and served 22 years in the U.S. Navy.  He was a member of Weyer Lodge 541 F. & A.M. in Centerville and of the Cadiz American Legion Post 34. He enjoyed driving for the Harrison County Veterans and loved riding his motorcycle.

In addition to his father, Scott was preceded in death by a sister, Suzanne Merkins.Surviving are his mother, LoAnn Merkins; his wife, Cheryl A. Usenick Merkins; six children, Kristi (Shelby) Adams, Kathlean (Donald) Vanemon, Kristopher (Jessica) Merkins, Angela (Jason) Hunter, Mellissa (Mike) Skonecy and Tyler (Bryton) Usenick; a sister, Sheri (Randy) Baker and 15 grandchildren.

A Graveside Service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Pleasant View Cemetery in Ada, Minnesota.