Merrill Boller
August 29, 1959 ~ January 22, 2019
Merrill Rhae Boller, 59, of Highmore, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Highmore Health in Highmore, S.D.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2019 at the United Methodist Church, Highmore with Pastor Kippy Udehn officiating. Burial followed at the Faulkton Cemetery, Faulkton. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Merrill Rhae Boller was born August 29, 1959 to Gerald and Joyce (Parlin) Boller at the Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller. She grew up and attended school in Highmore until 1978. Merrill attended vocational and life skill training in Sioux Falls and worked several jobs while living there. In 1987, Merrill returned to live in Highmore after receiving injuries from a motorcycle accident. With the support of her family, friends, especially Cindy Volek and Vikki Day, and the community she was employed by the City of Highmore and Venture Communications.
She was a member of the Highmore Women’s Civic League, the United Methodist Church, and South Dakota Partners in Policy Making.
Merrill loved sports and excelled when participating in the South Dakota Special Olympics, winning many gold medals. She was an avid Broncos fan, once in a while a Vikings fan, and always a Highmore Pirates fan. She enjoyed her kitties and was fondly referred to as the “cat whisperer”. Merrill Crocheted cherished afghans and enjoyed coloring books, participating in Old Settlers Day plays and activities, and truly enjoyed being honorary grand marshal for homecoming in the fall of 2015.
Grateful to have shared in her life is her mother, Joyce of Highmore; her siblings: Carrie (Craig) Hansen of Rapid City, Jon (Pam Stokes) Boller of Santa Fe, NM, Bonnie Boller of Denver, CO, and Tracey (Jon) Morgan of Highmore; niece, Shelbie (Derrick) Unrein of Rapid City; nephews: Reid (Kelly) Hansen of Rapid City, Kyle (Amy) Hansen of Rapid City, and Conner Hulshof of Aberdeen; and six great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald, and her sister, Robin.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Merrill's arrangements.
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Larry and I are so sorry to hear of Merrill’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all. Merril will be missed. Such a blessing to our community.
Thoughts and prayers for the Merrill Boller family!!!!!!
To the entire Boller family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Heaven has gained another Angel, you will be missed Merrill.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister Merrill. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to read of Merrill’s death. Please be assured that you are being upheld in prayer in the days and weeks ahead.
My deepest condolences to my friends the Boller Family!
Our sincere sympathy to the family. Always enjoyed talking to Merrill. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Merrill’s death. Big Texas hugs to the Boller family. A real sweet gal will be missed by many. 🌻
So sorry to hear of Merrill’s death. Big Texas hugs to the Boller family. A real sweet gal will be missed by many. ��
So sorry to hear this. And so sad for all of her family. We know you will miss her terribly. Norg and Dee Sanderson
Sorry to her about Merrill’s passing Do you think she’s keeping stats on the pirates that went before her???
To all the Boller family you have my sincerest condolences.
To do several Bollers I know: I am so sorry for your loss. It doesn’t seem right that the younger ones go before we do.
Sorry for your loss to the Boller family. I always thought you were relatives growing up because we always went to the house when we were there for dental visits. Many great memories of Merrill & all.
To the Boller family, May our Lord bless and comfort you all during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Merrill was such a dear person who I always enjoyed chatting with; it is so hard to believe she is gone. I am going to miss her.
We always enjoyed talking to Merrill when visiting Highmore. She always remembered me even after several years and enjoyed our class reunions. She was my friend and will be missed.
My sympathy to the Boller family in your loss of Merrill. I believe we come across very few truly good people in life, but Merrill was one of them. I know she will be missed by you all and also by the town of Highmore. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.
Sincerest condolences to the Boller family over the loss of Merrill. It has been obvious through out the years as I’ve observed Highmore from a distance, that Merrill made a difference in her community. Well done Merrill….RIP.
Joyce and Family, Merrill will be greatly missed for her genuine concern for others and her love of her family and community. Lucky to have been a neighbor to Merrill and the entire Boller family. Love and Prayers, Carrie & Crew
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you all.