Merlin Alfred Patzner, 90, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Merlin was born on July 21, 1933, in Potosi, son of Raymond and Clarissa (Althaus) Patzner. He was united in marriage to Joan Helbing on February 17, 1954. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Tennyson. Father Mark Miller will officiate. Burial will be at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Potosi. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM Friday at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation in Merlin’s honor to the Potosi Fire Department at 210 North Main Street, Potosi, WI 53820.

Complete obituary in the September 7th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.