Merlin Dale Janzen 65 of Balko, OK passed away on September 23, 2020 in Perryton, Tx. Memorial services will be Sunday September 27 at Balko Mennonite Brethren Cemetery with Pastor James Epp officiating.  Merlin was born to J. Calvin Janzen and Caroline Penner Janzen on November 19, 1954 in Perryton Tx. He married Marsha Rich on December 7, 1984 in Guymon, OK and was a lifetime resident of the area.

Merlin worked with heavy equipment for Unit Drilling and was a water infrastructure manager for Arkhoma for many years. He loved this country and was always up for a party.

Merlin is survived by one daughter Torie Archer and husband Daniel of Balko, Ok, three sons Rusty and wife Torrie of Perryton, Beau of Perryton, and Tyler of Balko. He is also survived by his mother Caroline Rimer of Perryton, and two brothers David and wife Beverly of Cheyanne, WY and Bruce and wife Rhonda of Buena Vista, CO. He is also survived by three grand-children Page and Lee Halpain, and Savana Jansen and Imoni Garcia\ Janzen. He was preceded in death by his wife Marsha in 2009 and his father J. Calvin in 1980.

Family suggest memorials be made to the Tyler Calvin Janzen Trust C/O Perryton National Bank