- Date Of Birth: July 17, 1927
- Date Of Death: June 2, 2019
- State: Idaho
On Sunday, June 2, 2019, Rev. Mervin A. Kellerman, formerly of Nampa, died peacefully at the age of 91. While family and friends mourn their loss, they also rejoice in the promise of the resurrection through faith in Jesus Christ.
Mervin was born in Emmett, Idaho on July 17, 1927 (07/17/27) to Walter and Magdalene Kellerman.
While attending a summer camp near Sun Valley, ID, Mervin met the love of his life, Lois Tews from Notus, ID. Their love for each other was so strong that he willingly broke the seminary rules prohibiting marriage before graduation. After an extended vicarage of two years, Mervin was allowed to return to St. Louis and completed his seminary training in 1953.
An avid golfer, Mervin rarely missed a week of golf well into his 80’s. He always said, “It’s the game I love to hate.” Besides his love for golf, Mervin enjoyed playing cards and table games. He was particularly handy with tools which allowed him to remodel their retirement home. Above all his hobbies, Mervin was a diligent student of the Bible, rarely missing a day of devotional time.
Mervin and Lois were blessed with four children – Eunice (Terry) Carlson, Rev. David (Jane), Rev. Craig (Mary Jane), and Brian (Rita). There are twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Robert and sisters Lola Gatfield and Sharon Stoppler. Mervin was preceded in death by his parents, younger brother LeRoy, and his wife Lois.
Mervin and Lois lived in Nampa until Lois was called home to eternal life in 2018. At that time he went to live with son, Craig and then daughter, Eunice. Due to declining health, he moved into the Palouse Hills Assisted Living Center in Moscow, ID where he resided until the Lord called him home.
The family is very grateful for the care that he received at Sunnyridge in Nampa and at Palouse Hills in Moscow.
