Merrill L. Azbell, 83, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 8:27 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at his home.

He was born March 7, 1930, in Mexico, Ind., to Thurman and Lova (Snyder) Azbell. Merrill married Grace Manns in Deedsville, Ind., on July 10, 1953.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Essex Tool & Die in Peru, Ind. He was a “jack-of-all-trades.”

Merrill was a member of the North Manchester American Legion and a former member of the Moose Lodge. He loved to play cards, especially euchre; playing every Wednesday at Scout Hall. Merrill also enjoyed playing the organ, piano, and guitar.

He is survived by his wife: Grace Azbell, North Manchester; two children: Steve Allan Azbell, Laketon, Ind.; and Terri Ann Miller, Osceola, Ind.; six grandchildren: Amy (Stacy) Azbell-Nice, North Manchester; Jason (Deanna) Azbell and Marcey Miller, both of Wabash, Ind.; Martyn Miller, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Danielle (Derrik) Azbell-Shennefield and Brigham Azbell, both of Wabash, Ind.; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers: Wendell (Carol) Azbell, North Vernon, Ind.; and Darele (Carolyn) Azbell, Peru, Ind.; and a sister: Dollie Ballinger, Rochester, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son: Rod Azbell; two brothers: Dean Azbell and Maurice Azbell; a sister: Ruth Green; and a grandson: Matthew Miller.

Family and friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at North Manchester American Legion, 215 E. Main St., North Manchester. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Scout Hall at North Manchester or the family of Merrill Azbell.

Arrangements are with Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.