Merle M. Orsborn, 89, of Hutchinson, died January 5, 2019, at Hospice House. He was born April 16, 1929, in Wamego, the son of Lawrence and Charlotte (Brown) Orsborn.

He was a graduate of Wamego High School in 1947 and Kansas State University in 1953. While at KSU, Merle was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Merle married Jacqueline 'Jackie' Deck on May 31, 1953, in Hutchinson.

Merle was a longtime employee at Cessna-Eaton Corp., retiring in 1991. Following his retirement, he worked for H&R Block and as a volunteer at AARP and was a member at Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church.

He is survived by: wife, Jackie, of the home; daughter, Penny Palacio, Haven, and her fiancé, Heath Foster; four grandchildren, Chris, Jeramie, Krystal, Ashleah, and their families; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by: his parents; daughter, Debbie Kay Orsborn; two brothers and one sister.

Memorial service for Merle will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, with Rev. Richard Brooks officiating. A private family graveside will be held at Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.