Merile was born February 5, 1927, in Olga, ND, to John and Mary (Monette) Clover. He grew up and attended school in the Olga area. On February 23, 1955, he was united in marriage to Corrine Dosmann at St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon. They made their home in Langdon where they raised their ten children. Merile worked as a mechanic at various businesses in the Langdon area and also helped out a few area farmers. He enjoyed fishing, visiting neighbors and friends, and keeping up with his children and their families’ activities. He had a soft spot for animals and loved to go out on drives with his wife, Corrine, just listening to music and enjoying the scenery. Merile was a member of American Legion Post 98 in Langdon and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Surviving Merile are his children: Mary (James) Eagle of Andover, MN, Milt Clover (Kathy) of Langdon, Karen (Jon) Larson of Maple Plains, MN, Ronnie (Debbie) Clover of St. Michael, MN, Connie (Jim) Kjos of Langdon, Dale (Ranae) Clover of Maple Grove, MN, Danny (Tricia) Clover of Champlin, MN, Kathy Kramer of Langdon, Karla (Chris) Bailey of Gig Harbor, WA, & Tammy (Chuck) Carver of Maple Grove, MN; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Corrine, several siblings, granddaughter Michelle Eagle, and son-in-law Greg Lundeby.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon with visitation starting at Noon. Burial will be at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel, ND.