Merle Anson Haitz

   Merle Anson Haitz, 91, of Sioux City formerly of Sgt. Bluff passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

   Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd., in Sioux City with Rev. Dr. Michael Kumm officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

   Merle Anson, the son of Louis and Helen (Murphey) Haitz, was born in Sioux City.  Merle was raised in the Hornick, IA area and graduated from Hornick High School. 

   Merle worked at Swift and Company for sixteen years and also farmed during this time.  He eventually farmed full time until his retirement.

   Merle was united in marriage to Shirley J. Weihe on February 20, 1954 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA.  Two children were born to this union and family made their home on a farm near Sgt. Bluff.  After retiring, Merle and Shirley moved into Sgt. Bluff and most recently moved to The Heritage at Northern Hills where Merle received excellent care and made some special friends.

   Merle spent many of his days having coffee at the McDonald’s in Morningside with friends.

   Merle is survived by his wife Shirley Haitz; two children: Larry Lee Haitz and Connie Sue (Robert) Amick; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; one sister Faye (Dennis) Hunt; one sister-in-law, Sue Haitz; other relatives and friends.

   He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Louis D. “L.D.” Haitz.