Dexter, Merlin L.
Birth
Merlin L. Dexter was born April 10, 1925, the son of Luther Dexter and Minnie L. Gaige Dexter. His brothers and sisters were:
- Mildred Hoffman, Schenectady and GUilderland
- Charles E. Dexter, Knox
- Shirley A. Dexter, Knox
- Nancy Dexter, Knox
- Robert Dexter, Knox
- Richard Dexter, Knox
- Barbara Dexter, Troy
- Cora Dexter
Education
Occupation
Mr. Dexter served his country in the United States Marine Corp during World War II.
After the war, he went on to work for General Electric in Schenectady, as a foundry worker for 38 years, until his retirement in 1982.
Marriage & Children
Merlin L. Dexter married Ilene VanValkenburgh in 1969
Death
Merlin Dexter died on Monday, April 18,2005, at home.
Obituary
Merlin L. "Red" Dexter KNOX — Merlin L. "Red" Dexter, 80, died on Monday, April 18,2005, at home.
Born in Knox, he was the son of the late Luther and Minnie Dexter. Mr. Dexter served his country in the United States Marine Corp during World War II.
After the war, he went on to work for General Electric in Schenectady, as a foundry worker for 38 years, until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Dexter is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Ilene (VanValkenburgh) Dexter, of Colonie; his brother, Richard Dexter, of Knox; and his three sisters, Mildred Hoffman, of Guilderland, Nancy Dexter, of Knox, and Barbara Dexter, of Troy. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
His two brothers, Robert and Charles Dexter, and two sisters, Cora Spadaro and Shirley Dexter, died before him.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 22, at 11 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner, Rd., Colonie. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308.
- Altamont Enterprise - April 21, 2005
Additional Media
Sources
Merlin L. Dexter: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Merlin L. Dexter
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Friday April 10, 1925
Date of Death: Monday April 18, 2005
Est. Age at Death: 80 years, 8 days
Confirmation: Verified
Last known residence:
City: Albany; Colonie; Colonie Center; Roessleville
County: Albany
State: New York
ZIP Code: 12205
Latitude: 42.7187
Longitude: -73.8257
