The Rev. Merle Ross Holden, 76, Nappanee, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at Goshen Hospital, Goshen.

He was born Dec. 13, 1945.

He married Judith Grace Swihart on April 3, 1971; she survives.

Merle is also survived by one sister, Sharon (Charles) Vaughan, Angola; and one brother, Richard Holden, Lake James.

Feller and Clark Funeral Home of Waterloo is in charge of arrangements.