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Merlin Garlid, 91, of Chandler, Arizona and Chisago City, Minnesota, died December 24, 2023.

Merlin was born on January 17, 1932 to Albin and Marie (Danielson) Garlid in rural Ellsworth, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn (Vorachek) Garlid and is survived by his three children; Karin Rost, Nancy Sandager and Scott Garlid; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Any memorials may go to the charity of your choice.

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