Merle A. Sizer, 86, died Nov. 5, 2011, at St. Luke’s Medical Center with his beloved family by his side.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1925, in Saskatshewan Canada to the late Minnie and Alphonse Sizer. He grew up in Minneapolis where he received his education.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944 until 1946, finishing up his assignment in Japan. Upon returning home, he married Dorothy Field on March 8, 1947. They spent their early years in Minneapolis, where he was employed at International Dairy Queen as a district manager. In 1971 they purchased the Dairy Queen in Burlington. He and his family ran the business for 18 years.
After selling Dairy Queen he went to work for the U.S. Postal Service for 10 years, retiring in 1999. After retiring, they enjoyed traveling the United States in their RV making many new friends in their travels. He was a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church. One of his proudest moments was becoming a member of the Burlington Masonic Lodge #28. He served as Worshipful Master in 1982.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 64 years; children, Kimberly (Rick) Williams, Waterville, Minn., Kelly M. Sizer, Burlington, Karleen (John) Vos, Burlington; four grandchildren; Specialist E4, Daniel Lorentz, Sarah Lorentz, Chelseah (John) Heath and Mitchell Vos; his sister, Glee (Dennis) MonChamp, Minneapolis; his brother, Roger Sizer of Strum; many nieces; nephews and friends.
He loved babies and was so looking forward to the arrival of his first great-grandchild, Mason Timothy Heath, due on Nov. 30, 2011.
He was further preceded in death by his brothers, Virgil, Douglas and Dale, and one sister, Beverly.
Visitation is Friday, Nov. 11, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., with services at 7 p.m., at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory, 625 Browns Lake Drive, Burlington. The Rev. Marjorie Rice Myers will officiate. Burial is Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove.
Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association is suggested.
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