Ralph J. “Jupe” Merrick, 92, died March 26, 2012, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
He was born in Corydon, Iowa, and lived in Vero Beach for 27 years, coming from Downers Grove, Ill.
He worked in the insurance industry.
He was a Marine Corps veteran, World War II, stationed at Vero Beach from 1944 to ’45.
He graduated from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.
He was a life member of Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Betty Merrick, of Vero Beach; son, Jeff Merrick, of Vero Beach; daughter, Jill Merrick, of Wilmington, N.C.; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Robert Merrick and Carlos Merrick; and sister, Kathleen Campbell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
There are no services planned at this time.
