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Ben Merold

July 29, 1926 — November 16, 2022

St. Charles, Missouri

Ben Merold, of Saint Charles, Missouri, walked into the Glory of the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the age of 96. Loving husband of 73 years to Pat Merold; beloved son of the late Phyllis and Carl Merold; devoted father of the late Mike Merold, Mark (the late Elaine) Merold, the late Joe Merold, Vanda Yorks, and Eleanor (Arlen) Pope; dear father-in-law of Linda Merold and Cindi (Kirk) Marshall; cherished grandfather of Josh (Amy) Merold, Matt (Kelli) Merold, Joseph F. Merold, Catherine Merold, Trenton Yorks, Tammy (Greg) Tucker, Susan (Wes) Heaton, and the late Jay Pope; treasured great-grandfather of Elizabeth Merold, Caleb Merold, William Merold, Harrison Merold, Benjamin Merold, Jaxson Merold, Mia Merold, Hayden Merold, and Jayden Merold; brother of Carlene Merold; and dear brother-in-law of Judy (the late Ward) Behrens, David (Patti) Bock, Danny Bock, and the late Jimmy Bock (survived by Terri).  

Ben attended Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, TN and Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, IL.  He met his wife on the campus at Johnson and they were soon married.  Their love for God and each other carried through to their children, grandchildren, and now their great-grandchildren.  Ben and Pat did everything together and were pretty much inseparable.  Wherever they went, they were always hand in hand.  Ben’s family meant the world to him, and he loved spending time with them.  

As an incredible man of faith, Ben loved preaching the Word wherever he went.  He believed in people, and he was kind and always uplifting others.  He carried a wide influence among other church leaders, however he never took advantage of his authority.  Ben was wise and many looked to him for his amazing gift of Biblical insight.  He worked as pastor for many churches over his career, which included Assumption, IL, Villa Grove, IL, Sullivan, IN for 13 years, Eastside Christian Church in Fullerton, CA for 22 years, and then Harvester Christian Church for 17 years as Lead Pastor and “Minister at Large” for 14 years.  Ben also received 3 honorary doctorate degrees, and he served as a professor at Kentucky Christian University and Lincoln Christian University.  In honor of Ben, Harvester Christian Church established the Merold Institute in 2014. 

Ben proudly served in the U.S. Marines during World War II.  He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Memorial contributions may be made in Ben's name to Harvester Christian Church.  

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, November 21, 2022

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Harvester Christian Church Chapel, St. Charles, MO

2950 Kings Xing, Saint Charles, MO 63303

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Visitation

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Harvester Christian Church Chapel, St. Charles, MO

2950 Kings Xing, Saint Charles, MO 63303

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Harvester Christian Church Chapel, St. Charles, MO

2950 Kings Xing, Saint Charles, MO 63303

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Interment

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

St. Charles Memorial Gardens, MO

3950 W Clay St, Saint Charles, MO 63301

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