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Robert L. “Peewee” Merreighn

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[January 16, 2023]  LINCOLN - Robert L. “Peewee” Merreighn, 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous 5 year battle with head and neck cancer.

Visitation: 5 p.m. to 7 p. m. on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln.

Rosary:  4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home

Service: A Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta.

Funeral home: Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln     

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Robert L. “Peewee” Merreighn, 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous 5 year battle with head and neck cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p. m. on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln.

A Rosary Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. prior to the visitation.

Burial will be in Zion Cemetery in Lincoln.

Robert Lee Merreighn was born on March 11, 1958 in Lincoln the son of Wilford “Bill” and Beverly (Ealy) Merreighn.

He is survived by his children: Ty Merreighn, Casey (Lyndsay) Merreighn, His grandchildren: Tyler & Trey Merreighn, Emma Upton, Kacelynn & Tate Merreighn, Trey Hebert & Chad Merreighn Jr. His soul mate in life & love for 27 years : Janice Ayers Stewart. His siblings: Norma Langly, Scott (Laura) Gaddy, Todd Gaddy, Shawn (Angie) Gaddy, additional children: David (Michelle) Daggett, Mary Kay (Jacob) Snyder, additional grandchildren: Dylan Duvall, Baylee Cronin, Steven Buchanan, Preston Daggett, Briana Daggett, additional great granddaughter: Lilah Daggett, Numerous aunts, uncles cousins, nieces and nephews and friends.

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He was preceded in death by his parents, one son: Chad Merreighn, siblings: Billie Merreighn, Tami Merreighn Huskins, Cherie Merreighn, Donnie Merreighn, Cheryl Feese.

He was the last of his immediate family.

Peewee graduated from the Lincoln Community High School in 1976. He retired from Lincoln Wastewater Treatment Plant after 42 years of service on September 11, 2021.

He is a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Eagles Aerie # 2708, where he served as a Trustee for many years, Sons of the American Legion Post 263, Knights of Columbus Council # 1250.

He was and avid Cardinal baseball fan. He also enjoyed playing golf and shooting pool.

Memorials may be made to the Oral Cancer Foundation 1211 East State Street Boise, Idaho 83712 or the Eagles Aerie # 2708 Building Fund.

Peasley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.


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