Carol Louise Merritt's Obituary
Carol Louise Merritt, 84, of Decatur, IL, a former professor at Millikin University, passed away January 27, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
She was born August 13, 1938, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of William B. and Caroline E. Paul. Carol married William R. Merritt on July 23, 1976, in Decatur, IL; he was a registrar at Millikin University.
Carol was an esteemed full professor at Millikin University in Decatur, IL during her professional years. She taught mostly German but taught other languages as well. Carol earned her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and earned her undergraduate degree at University of California at Berkley.
Surviving are her brother, William E. Paul and his wife Colette of Torrance, CA; sister-in-law Kathy Mowrey of Sandy, UT, four nieces, four nephews and fifteen grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, both parents, and brother, Erich Robert Paul.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials: Charity of the donor’s choice.
The Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Carol.
Condolences may be left to Carol’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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