DELLA M. MERILLAT, age 89 years of Hudson, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio. Della was born on September 14, 1935, in Stryker, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred Dewey and Hilda (Rust) Schmucker. She graduated from Stryker High School in 1953. Della married Paul R. Merillat December 29, 1956, in Stryker, he preceded her in death on July 2, 2008.
Della was the epitome of the farmer’s wife. She was a hard worker, excellent cook and loving mother and grandmother. Della enjoyed golfing, cross stitching, canning and baking cookies. She attended Medina Federated Church in Medina.
Della is survived by her four sons; Paul (Kimberly) Merillat, Dennis (Lise) Merillat, Marcus (Jeanne McLeod) Merillat and Jason (Denise) Merillat, eight grandchildren; Joshua (Jeanne), Samantha (Boone), Shannon, Brandon (Christie), Perry (Wendy), Chelsea (Jamie), Sean and Sara, three step-grandchildren, Michael, Lauren and Alexis, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers; Lavonne and Gerald Schmucker.
Cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday, August 29, 2025, from noon-2:00 P.M. at the Marry Funeral Home in Hudson. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Darren Lemmon officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to Fulton Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Friends can express sympathies to the family online by visiting the tribute wall at www.marry fh.com. Arrangements have been made with the guidance of the Marry Funeral Home, Hudson.