Merlin Kain

Funeral Information

Funeral service for Merlin will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11 am at the Owendale United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Grant Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 1 – 6 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Monday at the church from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to the Shriner’s or according to the wishes of the family. Condolences may be shared at www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Merlin is survived by four sisters, Janet (Jim) Czowski, Diane (Robert) Humann, Kathy (Richard) Mika, and Lynda (Dave) Munhall. As well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Lois Kain. His parents, Leslie and Pearl Kain.

Biography

Merlin Kain, age 92, of Bad Axe, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Meadow Lane in Bad Axe. He was born on December 16, 1931 in Sebewaing, Michigan, son of the late Leslie and Pearl (Comment) Kain. He married his sweet heart and best friend, Lois Albrecht on February 3, 1951 at St. Agatha Catholic Church in Gagetown. They lived in Brookfield Township for 70 years before moving to Bad Axe in 2001. Lois preceded him in death on September 25, 2022. Merlin was a graduate of Owendale High School. He excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He played baseball for the American Legion in Sebewaing and he was a charter member of the Owendale Lion’s Club. He was a member of Owendale United Methodist Church serving as a trustee for 25 years, and Brookfield Township Board of Review serving 10 years. He was a life-long farmer of which he loved. Merlin enjoyed people, golf, playing cards, board games, word find puzzles, polka and line dancing. He and Lois loved to travel taking in sites across the country and aboard. They spent 17 winters in Holiday Florida while active in community events and making many friends.

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