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Official Obituary of

Walter Ratchford Merriam

February 10, 1951 ~ October 21, 2025 (age 74) 74 Years Old

Walter Merriam Obituary

On October 21, 2025, Walter Ratchford Merriam passed away peacefully.  Walter was the beloved son of the late Dr. and Mrs.  Robert F Merriam, cherished grandson of the late Dr. & Mrs. Walter R. Merriam, and the late Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd G. Moler.  Walter is predeceased by his brother Lloyd Griffith, and is survived by his sister Diane Louise, and three first cousins.  

In memory of Walter, flowers may be sent to the funeral home or donations may be made in Walter's memory to the American Diabetes Association.

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Services

Viewing
Sunday
October 26, 2025

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home
4112 Old Columbia Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Funeral Service
Monday
October 27, 2025

10:30 AM
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home
4112 Old Columbia Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Interment
Monday
October 27, 2025

12:00 PM
Lorraine Park Cemetery
5608 Dogwood Road
Woodlawn, MD 21228

Donations

American Diabetes Association
P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield VA 22116
Web: https://diabetes.org/?form=Digital&ada_source=WWP211001LW001M001CC&ada_sub_source=google&utm_source=

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