Mervin E. Polson

Mervin E. Polson 1928-2013 Funeral service for Mervin E. Polson, age 85 of Princeton, will be Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the First Lutheran Church of Princeton. Pastor Norman Femrite will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery on Nov 13, 2013. The family will receive friends on Monday, Nov 11, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Norberg Memorial Home and one hour prior to services at the church. Mr. Polson passed away on Friday, Nov 08, 2013 at Perry Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 30, 1928 in Bureau Township to Glen C. and Dorothy (King) Polson. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1941. He served in the National Guard for several years before serving as a 1st LT in the US Army during the Korean Conflict where he received many awards including the Bronze Star. He worked at Horton's Appliance Store and ran the Polson family farm after his father passed away. He particularly enjoyed keeping the farm records and delivering eggs around the Princeton area. He married Wanda Breckenridge on Aug 11, 1963 in First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle, IL. He was an active member of First Lutheran Church of Princeton and its various committees and boards, and also an active member of the Via de Cristo movement. He was also an award winning bowler, playing on a team with his brother. He was a proud sponser and supporter of 4-H. Merv is survived by his wife of 50 years Wanda Polson of Princeton. Also surviving are four children; Dan (Anne) Binz of North Augusta, South Carolina, Sue (Ernie) Palos of Woodstock, Diane (Alan) Kessler of Dallas, Oregon, and Carol (David) Rest of Washington, Illinois. Surviving as well are 10 grandchildren; Steven Binz, Matthew Binz, Bradley Binz, Michael Binz, Phillip Palos, Alyson Palos, Amber Kessler, Meghan Rest, Peter Rest, and Eric Kessler. Surviving as well are brother Merle (Pat) Polson of Princeton, sister Alice (Dave) Schindel of Tiskilwa and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepson John Binz, siblings, Virgil (Vera) Polson and Gladys (Roy) Madsen. Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church of Princeton or Disabled Veterans.

Mervin E. Polson

May 30, 1928 - November 8, 2013