Charles Russell Merryman II, 75, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa died Friday, August 7, 2020 at a local Hospital. Services will be at a later date. Waterbury Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Charles was born November 20, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa the son of Charles and Helen (Beaver) Merryman. He grew up in Sioux City and attended school there. Charles married Candy Risner September 15, 1997. Together they made their home in Sergeant Bluff. Candy passed away August 1, 2020. Over the years, Charles worked for the Milwaukee Rail Road.

In his younger years, Charles played and coached softball. He collected baseball cards and enjoyed playing golf with Candy.

Survivors include sons, Martin (Lou) Merryman of Nebraska, Christopher (Shauna) Merryman of Arizona, Troy (Tamara) McCall of Lincoln, NE., and Timothy McCall of Sioux City; daughters, Alyssa Merryman of Hinton, Jolene Lopez of Iowa, and Tiffany McCall of Sergeant Bluff; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Sherry Whitney of Sioux City and a brother, Larry (Clara) Merryman of Sergeant Bluff; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Candy, and a brother-in-law, Rexford Whitney.