Lester G. Merkle, 91, of Turkey Lake, Hudson, Indiana, formerly of Ohio City, died Saturday evening, November 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 10275 East 550 South, Hudson, Indiana, 46747. A complete obituary will be posted soon.Online condolences may be expressed at www. alspachgearhart.com.Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.