Merritt J. Hause

Merritt J. Hause, 96, of Lititz, and formerly of Philadelphia died peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Luther Acres Retirement Community. Born in Roemersville, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Harriet Barnes Hause. Merritt was the loving husband of the late Barbara Matas Hause who died in April of 2012. Merritt retired as a carpenter for the Philadelphia School District. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. during World War II and was a Purple Heart Recipient. Merritt was a proud Marine and lived his life by the themes of the Marine Hymn. Throughout his life Merritt was passionately involved with many veterans’ organizations. He was a member of the Palestine Roxborough Masonic Lodge, and actively attended services at the Luther Acres Chapel. In his early years he loved to go hunting with close friends and family in the Pocono Mountains areas. Merritt was a craftsman woodworker, and he used his talents over the years to help with special projects for his family.

Surviving are two daughters: Donna L. Mould of Lancaster, Barbara A. wife of Joel Granick of Burlington, WI, three grandchildren: Christopher, Jennifer, Holly, and six great grandchildren. Preceding him in death is a granddaughter, Kimberly Fulton, a twin brother, Melvin Hause, and a son-in-law, Howard F. Mould.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Merritt’s funeral service at the Luther Acres Chapel, 250 St. Luke Drive, Lititz, on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM. There will be a viewing at the chapel on Friday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in White Marsh Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Merritt’s memory to Luthercare, 600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543.