Memories for Mert

From: Maureen and family

I wish we could be there with you, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Uncle Mert, he was always our mainstay in Kenmare, and we have many fond memories of times spent with him.
God's peace,
Maureen, Phil, and family

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From: Lila Gast

So sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Mert at the bank for thirteen years and have many good memories of him there and also of his singing.

God Bless

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From: Dennis Seiler Family

We will always cherish wonderful fond memories of Mert. He was such an encouragement during our time in Kenmare. We will be in prayer for you these days and in the days ahead. Praying that the peace of God which passes understanding will be yours as you rest in the promises of our great God.

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From: Ferol Rairdon (Nelson

Requests: The Coughlin family What a
reunion there was in heavem with the reunion of him and his lovely wife Janet. I went to school with both of them and also Church. I am Faye Carlson's Mother. I do express my deepest sympathy
to the family, It was a great priviledge for me to know them both. The Lord be with you at this time .
Ferol Rairdon

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From: Jason and Carrie (Carlson) Bennett

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time of sorrow. God Bless each one of you. Mert will be missed.

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From: Tracy "Grueneich" Christensen

Wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. When my mom called and told me Mert had passed, I had a peaceful feeling. Mert and Janet were both so wonderful to me. I feel so blessed to have had them as a part of my life. What witnesses they were for Jesus. Quite sure their reunion was an amazing site for all in heaven!! He will be missed. Love and Prayers- Tracy Grueneich

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From: Joe and Diane Miller

May God's grace be with you and your family during this time of your loss. Thinking of you in prayer. We only met Mert one Sunday at Immanuel and he left a lasting impression of a very kind man who didn't complain about his arthritis, he just lived with it. Joe and Diane Miller (Wyoming, MN)

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From: Sue & Myron Pudwill

Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I like this analogy of death:

A ship sails and I stand watching till it fades on the horizon and someone at my side says, "He is gone." Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all; he is just as large as when I saw him. The diminished size, and total loss of sight is in me, not in him, and just at the moment when someone at my side says. "He is gone," there are others who are watching him coming, and other voices take up a glad shout, "Here he comes!" and that is dying.

I can imagine Janet shouting, "Here he comes!" I know how he missed her and what a joyous reunion that will be with her and his Lord."

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From: Toby and Donna Knutson

"As for me, I will behold Thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with Thy likeness."
Ps. 17:15

We thank the Lord for giving us the opportunity to know Mr. Coughlin. We prayed together, studied God's Word together and someday will be together again with our King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Toby and Donna Knutson
Fargo, ND

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From: Tim German

From Janet's side, Tim German, nephew.  The last time we (Gorge & Ethel (Grenvik) German family) spent the day at the Coughlins, I was in grade school.  Time and life is fleeing.  I will always remember the positive influence Mert and Janet provided our family.  They were treasured and are missed.

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