- Date Of Birth: January 5, 1952
- Date Of Death: November 16, 2015
- State: Illinois
Gregory L. “Mudd” Merrill, 63, of Galesburg, died at 7:40 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2015 at home.
Greg was born January 5, 1952 in Monmouth, the son of William Lee and Jennie Curry Merrill. Greg married Glenda Beth Held on December 1, 2002 in Galesburg. She survives of Galesburg. Greg is also survived by his father in law, Glenn Held of Ransom, IL; three step daughters, Melissa (Mike) Treaster of Lewistown, PA, Mindy Hooper of Colonial Heights, VA, and Molly (Robert) Sippio of Prince George, VA; one step son, Donovan Baker of Texas; nine grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He is also survived by one brother, Kent (Crista) Merrill of Monmouth; one sisters, Karen (Mark) Troline of Macomb; two brothers in law, Larry Held of Baltimore, MD and Bobby Held of Ransom, IL; one sister in law, Jody (Gregg) Rinker of Galesburg; and a special aunt, Jody Morrisey of Galesburg. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Greg received his PGA tour card in 1989 and was a lifetime member of the PGA of America. Greg became the golf pro at Bunker Links Golf Course in Galesburg in 1987. He retired in December 2014.
