Merrill D. Barrett

Date of Death: November 14, 2009

Merrill D. Barrett, 82
Merrill D. Barrett, 82, of Lafayette, died at 7:09 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at his residence.
Born Nov. 7, 1927, in Marion, he was the son of the late Alvin and Eva Barrett. He was a 1945 graduate of Marion High School and attended Indiana University for two years. He served in the Air Force from 1945 to 1947.
On Sept. 10, 1948, he married Lucille J. Osborne in Marion, and she preceded him in death July 16, 1998.
Mr. Barrett worked as an Omar bread delivery man until 1957, when he received certification as a Realtor. He was a partner with Key Realty from 1968 to 1997, and an agent with Coldwell Banker/Shook Agency from 1997 until retiring in 2004.
A Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI) and held a CRS Designation. During his career he held every office of the Lafayette Board of Realtors and was awarded Realtor of the Year. He was a member of American Legion Post 11 and a former member of Elks Lodge 143. He enjoyed golf, playing the piano, cooking and cook books, his friends and family and a good joke.
Surviving are two sons, John Barrett (wife: Pam) of Barrington, Ill., and Ron Barrett of Lafayette; and a daughter, Jan Abney (husband: Marc) of Lafayette.
Also surviving are a brother at heart, Emory Baldwin; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Phil and Willis Barrett, and a daughter, Karen Barrett Younkin
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday with services 10 a.m. Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Memorial contributions may be made to Lafayette Jeff Rohrman Performing Arts Center, 1801 S. 18th St., Lafayette, IN 47905; or Kate?s Kitchen Back Pack Program through Harrison Kiwanis in care of Leon Dickson, 1008 Southernview Dr N, Lafayette, IN 47909. Leave condolences at www.soller-baker.com
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Stefanie Barrett

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My sympathy goes out to all of the Barrettes, I know you have lost a good and loving father but I also grieve for Merrill, because he was a dear friend and neighbor in Marion. I have known him and his family since he was a small child. The Barrettes were family to me. When his father, Alvin, came to California to visit he and his wife
had dinner at my home.

Merrill and I played the Violin in the Marion High School Orchestra. He was only in Jr. High at the time.

May he rest in peace, he deserves it.

Thank you Jan for calling me.

Jan & family,

Sorry to read about your dad&s death. I first met him through Ginny Arndt at Key Realty. He was the agent who helped me buy my house in 1973. What a special, nice, likeable guy! He attended many of our ABWA Bosses& Nights as Ginny&s guest. Then I enjoyed meeting you when you joined ABWA.
I&m sure you have many great family memories to help you get through this difficult time. He will be missed by many people.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.

Marilyn Yoder

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John, Ron & Jan

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Uncle Merrill. He was such a wonderful man. I have many fond memories when we all shared the holidays and summer get togethers.

It&s with regrets, I will not be able to attend his services, but please know, in my heart I truly wish I could be with you all.

With love

Deb

Our deepest sympathies to the Barrett family for the loss of their beloved father, granddad and great granddad.

Andy & Gemma Hergenrother

Dear John and Pam,
We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
We con not be there but our hearts are with you.
Our sympathy on the loss of Merrill.
Jan and Stacey Scott

I had the pleasure of working with Merrill when he was at Prudential Key Realty. He was a shining star. Always a wonderful man. Was one of my favorite realtor friends....he will surely be missed here on this earth.

John,
The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you at this sad time.

George

Dear Children, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren of Mr. Barrett,

I am so saddened to learn of your loss. Mr. Barrett was such a sweet, thoughtful and talented man. He often spoke very fondly of his family. Mom cherished his friendship from their school days to their reunions in recent years. May the indelible memories and friends& prayers, including mine, give you comfort.

With Deep Sympathy,
Laurie (Mauk) Steinbrunner

I&m so sorry for your loss. I know this won&t help much, but Merrill helped us buy our house. We were young and naive so he made sure we weren&t taken advantage of. I still thank him for that. He was a wonderful man.

Jan: I am so sorry to hear about Merrill - he was one of the nicest people I&ve ever known and also funny! My thoughts are with you and your family.

To all of his family:

Dave & I have known him since in the early 1970&s. He helped us buy our house that we had in Brookston on W 8th St. He was a very kind man. He was a pleasure to deal with. He was a trustworthy man. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies.

I worked with Merrill at Key Realty, later C-B when I first became a Realtor. He was one of the finest men I&ve ever known - always pleasant and ready to help a greenhorn Realtor at any time. I also worked with Jan Abney when needing appraisals done when I worked at Bank One as a mortgage originator. She is as pleasant and nice as her father was. Heaven has gained a wonderful person. God rest his soul. My condolence to all of Merrill&s family.

All our love goes out to you. Merrill was the most kind, fun-loving, wonderful man and he will be missed by many. One of my favorite things about Merrill is something that may seem trivial at first, but I think it says a lot about his character: he was the most gentlemanly, chivalrous men I&ve ever met. It wasn&t two seconds before I walked through his door that he was helping me with my coat, offering a drink, or rushing to hold a door for a lady. Those kinds of mannerisms seem to be a lost art, and he was such a master. Although I didn&t know him that long, he made a lasting impression on me, and I will sincerely miss him.

Much love,
Jordan & Matt Scott

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.