June 23rd is the birthday of Gary Lee Merwin: husband of Mary Fran; father of Joe, Kate, Luke and Maggie; grandfather (GaGa) of Ava, Henry, Elianah, Francesca and Inez; son of Dick and Dorothy; brother, uncle and friend to many, many more.
Professionally, Gary is the owner of Merwin Oil Company, the provider of heating and cooling services, as well as oil and propane delivery to homes, businesses and farms in the Fond du Lac area. Merwin Oil has been operating for 79 years!
Gary came into our family to the delight of everyone. Mary Claire and Big Sully loved and respected him, and MF's siblings loved when he visited. One of Gary's memories of the early days in the Sullivan house was always being offered a cup of coffee by my mom. It seems instant coffee was a new product and Mary Claire loved that she could make just one or two cups for she and visitor so easily!
Gary's devotion to Mary Fran was beautiful, especially in her last few years as he cared for her with hope and love, providing every comfort he could. And we are all grateful for this.
Happy birthday, Gary, and may you have 52 more healthy ones, by the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of Longevity Aspiration of 2008.
God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.
Love, Patty
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