Merlyn Tews

Merlyn Darrell Tews was born May 13, 1932 on the family farm in Stately Township to Oscar and Clara (Tordsen) Tews. He was united in marriage to Gladys Colburn on September 27, 1954 at Christ Lutheran Church in Stately Township. Following marriage, the couple farmed near Sanborn for 4 years before moving to Mountain Lake. Merlyn worked at Toro for over 30 years and assisted area farmers when needed. He was a current member of St. John Lutheran Church in Springfield and the Butterfield VFW. Merlyn enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing, walking, helping on the farm, and traveling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by wife Gladys of Springfield; children- Rhonda and husband Mark Krueger of Springfield, Sandy and husband Dale Robideau of Olivia, and Randy and wife Julia Tews of Discovery Bay, CA; daughter-in-law Joyce Tews of Phoenix, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister Julene (Vern) Dehmlow of Grove City; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Michael; great-granddaughter Amelia Carlin; brother Ken 'Tubby' Tews; and sister Lamae Marks. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, October 23, 2014 Chapel of the Good Shepherd, St. John Lutheran Home 201 S. County Road 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Second Visitation 9:30 am - 10:30 am Friday, October 24, 2014 St. John Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN 224 North Mary Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 10:30 am Friday, October 24, 2014 St. John Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN 224 North Mary Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information Springfield City Cemetery Co. Rd 24 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087