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Merl Johnson

June 8, 1952 — June 11, 2025

Merl Johnson, a lifelong resident of Detroit Lakes, passed away with honor in the early morning hours of June 11, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Following the service, inurnment with Military Honors will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery.

All are warmly invited to return to Trinity Lutheran Church afterward for a light reception and a celebration of Merl’s life.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Merl Johnson, please visit our flower store.

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