Merle Shaw, 67, of Greenville, died on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Assalley-Young Funeral Home, 118 E. College Ave., Greenville. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 5, beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Shaw officiating.
Mr. Shaw was born Feb. 13, 1955, in Louisville, KY, to Roberta (Smith) Shaw. He married Paula Massey and Candy Thomas, both from whom he was divorced. He later found his best friend and loving companion, Barbara Eulberg, with whom he spent the rest of his years.
Most people would describe him as a “good old boy” who liked wearing his blue jeans and cowboy boots.
Mr. Shaw took care of his mom for years, cooking her supper and taking it over to her every evening, then watching the news before returning home to go to bed.
Mr. Shaw was a good friend who helped anyone in need, if he could, especially in the construction area.
For 25 years, he worked out of Labor Hall Local 622. He was very pro-labor hall and was very involved in the organization. He was also a Volunteer for Vets member and spent time volunteering at the Greenville VFW.
In his younger years, Mr. Shaw enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his pride and joy was gardening and taking care of his yard. He loved dogs and always had a dog in his life that could be found riding shotgun in his truck.
He is survived by his mother, Roberta Wirtz of Greenville; daughter, Lauri Sampson of Las Vegas, NV; brother, John (Peggy) Berry of Greenville; sisters, Martha (Craig) Grawe of Keyesport and Jeanette (Brent) Faircloth of Sparta; grandchildren, Tiffanie, Brittany, Donnie (Lunky) and Makayla; nephews, David Kious, Ryan McClellan, Jonathan Berry, Christopher Shaw, Travis Shaw and Trevor Shaw; nieces, Pam Stone and Kimberly Foppe; and many great-grandchildren, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his sister, Jeannie Wirtz; and a twin brother, Earl Shaw.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Bond County Humane Society, 2510 S. Elm St., Greenville, IL 62246 and the VFW Auxiliary, 2034 S. 4th St., Greenville.
Online condolences to the family may be left at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
