Funeral Mass for Merlin Eischeid will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Divine Mercy Parish - St. Cecelia Church in Algona with Monsignor Ed Girres officiating. Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery at 2 P.M. on Friday, March 4, 2022. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Hagg-Turner Post #90 and the VFW Post #2541 of Algona. Visitation will be held 4-7 P.M. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. The Mass will be live streamed on the Divine Mercy Catholic Parish YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb64s7BHlBg
Merlin Albert Eischeid was born December 21, 1945, in Algona, Iowa, the son of Aloysius and Josephine (Truhe) Eischeid. He grew up on a farm near Algona and attended St. Cecelia's Academy and later graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School in 1964.
After his schooling, Merlin joined the United States Army and served in Viet Nam and upon his honorable discharge he returned to the Algona area. Merlin began farming near Algona and later went to work at Pioneer.
On May 19, 1990, Merlin was united in marriage to Kim Opheim at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived and farmed near Algona and Merlin continued to also work at Pioneer until retiring after 26 years in 2011. He later went to work for Federal Hybrids in West Bend.
Merlin enjoyed his farming, his many fishing trips and relaxing at the lake, watching and going to Nascar races and going to garage sales and flea markets. He was a member of St. Cecelia's and served many years as an usher. He was also a lifelong member of the American Legion and the VFW.
Merlin died Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. He was 76.
He is survived by his wife, Kim Eischeid of Algona; sons, Mark and Carol Eischeid of Algona; Steve Eischeid of Algona; step-sons, Darin Krug of Algona; Shane Krug of Ames; Dylan Krug of Ames; and grandchildren, Seth and Jordan Eischeid. Also surviving are sisters, Esther Knecht of Floyd and Irene Kramer of Algona and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Harold and June Opheim and brothers-in-law, Herbert Knecht and Marvin Kramer.
Tributes
Jenny michehl wrote on Mar 3, 2022:
"I am sorry for your loss Kim you will get a hugs from me and card from me . Love you Kim lots of hugs and love go to you ? I won\'t to be there for you I miss you at work. You will always have your Husband in your heart forever and ever ? he is a better place ? ? now on holiday will be head. Love you bunches love Jenny m with all of my heart ? ? ? ? ? and love and hugs. "
Brenda Webb wrote on Feb 28, 2022:
"Kim, I remember standing up fir you and Merlin when you guys got married and the fun we had before.
The fun times shopping and throwing things into each other\'s shopping carts. Helping on the farm and butchering pigs.
You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Love you
Brenda Webb"
Mark J.VonBank. wrote on Feb 28, 2022:
"my heartfelt prayers To Kim and families on your loss. Cherish the memories and Keep Merlin always close tour your hearts. He is resting in God\'s heaven and will be guiding you all from the heavens. Rest In Peace Merlin~ you have gained your wings to heaven~ With Hearfelt Love & Prayers, Mark J. VonBank-Park Rapids, Mn.-[formerly of Algona, Iowa]."
Connie Graves wrote on Feb 27, 2022:
"Oh Kim I am so sorry to hear about Merlin. If there is anything I can help with let me know. Please God wrap your arms around Kim and there Family. My heart is with you ?????? ?
Connie Graves "
Dale and Cheryl Baas wrote on Feb 27, 2022:
"Kim and family, You have my sympathy. He was a good guy, fellow usher for many years and customer who was always loyal. Dale and Cheryl Baas"
rod zittritsch wrote on Feb 27, 2022:
"great co worker"