Merle J. Frescura Jr.

Merle J. Frescura Jr., 88, of Almont, Michigan, passed away peacefully September 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. 

Merle was born August 24, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to Merle and Hazel Frescura. He married Eileen Pyles June 18, 1960, they celebrated 66 years of marriage this year.

Merle proudly joined the Marine Corps in 1956 where he served faithfully for four years. Upon discharge, he worked as a mechanic before getting hired at Ford Motor Co., Sterling Plant. He retired from Ford after 30 years at age 55. 

Following retirement, he enjoyed sailing the Great Lakes with his friends and traveling the country with Eileen. His lifetime hobbies included woodworking and fixing anything that needed fixing. Most of all Merle enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed trips with his grandchildren and watching their sporting events.

Merle was deeply loved by his wife, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eileen; daughters, Michelle (Dennis) Campbell and Sherrie (Gene) Taylor; grandchildren, Nicole (Jesse) Hall, Alysse Campbell, Alexx (Brad) Rowley, Claire Taylor, Dylan Taylor; great-grandchildren, Madison Hall, Hunter Rowley and Hayden Rowley; brothers, William Frescura and Johnny (Lark) Frescura and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, October 1, at Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home in Romeo, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Merle’s name can be sent to the Residential Hospice Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.