He served in the United States Army from December of 1952 to October of 1954. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal w/1 Bronze Service Star, the Combat Infantry Badge, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
Following his military service, he came to Fremont where his wife was living while he was in the Army. On March 29, 1953, Merlyn was married to Jean Carlson. Merlyn again took up working in industrial/commercial construction, with his job taking him all over the country.
Survivors: wife Jean
son Alan Thompson of Canyon Country, Calif.
3 daughters Deborah Thompson of Houston, Texas
Kimberly and husband John Flickinger of Denver, CO.
Dee and husband Dave Hain of Fremont
3 grandchildren
4 great grandchildren
2 brothers Ross and wife Bonnie Thompson of Sidney
Norman and wife Maxine Thompson of Kearney
1 sister Betty Miner of Wakefield
Merlyn was preceded in death by a son Terry Lee Thompson, daughter-in-law Lila Thompson, 3 brothers and a sister.
A memorial service will be 2 PM Saturday afternoon (June 8th) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. The family will determine a memorial fund later.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Dorothy Alexander
Fremont, NE Friday, June 7, 2013 Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.Don & Dorothy Alexander
Deb Lange
East Bernard, TX Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Mine and Dave's thoughts and prayers are with the Thompson family. Thinking not only of the loss of Merlyn but also Lila... Hugs to all in this time of sorrow.Stan & Kathy Vomacka
Leigh, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Deepest sympathy on your loss.Kathy Griess
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Dee, Liz, Dave and Family: Jim and I were so very sorry to hear about Merlyn and your sister-in-law. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Joel & Rita Gustafson
Emerson, NE Tuesday, June 4, 2013 We will miss you Uncle Merlyn, our prayers to all during there time of sorrow.