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The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Sunday, 05 MAY 1996; Page 101; (Newspapers.com):

Kibler-Merritt

Ronald and Paula Ann Kibler, Hiawatha, announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Renee, to Gordon Ray Merritt, both of Cedar Rapids. Gordon is the son of Gordon Lee Merritt and Linda Merritt, both of Cedar Rapids. A June 22 wedding in Hiawatha is planned.

The 1:30 p.m. ceremony will be held at Hope United Church of Christ.

The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Sunday, 01 Sep 1996; Page 271; (Newspapers.com):

Kibler-Merritt

Angela Renee Kibler and Gordon Ray Merritt, both of Cedar Rapids, were married June 22 in Hiawatha. The bride's parents are Ronald and Paula Ann Kibler, Hiawatha. Parents of the bridegroom are Gordon Merritt and Linda Merritt, both of Cedar Rapids.

The Rev. Fredrich Mellberg officiated at Hope United Church of Christ.

Melissa Mashek was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lisa Pugmire, Megan Kibler and Melissa Erlacher. Brooke Baity was flower girl.

Gordon Merritt was best man. Groomsmen were Fred Peters, Chris Mashek and Raymond Erlacher. Corey Merritt, son of the bridegroom, was ringbearer. Ushers were mike Merritt, Art Lambe and Mark Lambe.

The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Obituary -- The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Monday, 29 JUL 2013; Page M11; (Newspapers.com):

Gordon "Gordy" Ray Merritt, 43, of Marion, passed away suddenly at his home Thursday, July 25, 2013. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at a later date at Walker Cemetery, Walker, IA.

Survivors include his wife, Angela; three children, Corey, Hannah, and Zachary; his mother, Linda; and siblings, Mike, Kristine, and Revette.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Lee; his grandparents; uncles; and other relatives and friends.

Gordy was born July 22, 1970, in St. Louis, Missouri to Gordon Lee and Linda Merritt. He moved to Cedar Rapids in 1973. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1988. He worked at Dee Electronics, Centro Inc, and for the past almost 14 years at PMX Industries as a caster.

Gordy was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will always be remembered for his love of riding his Harley, his love of music, his hardworking ethics, and his love of life. He was a strong man. He will be so dearly missed.

"This is how I would die into the love I have for you: As pieces of cloud dissolve in sunlight." -Rumi

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Gordon's memory.

To send flowers to the family of Gordon Ray Merritt, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

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Obituary -- The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Tuesday, 05 APR 2011; Page 10; (Newspapers.com):

Terry L. Sauser, 59, of Ryan died April 3, 2011.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Ryan. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Thursday prior to services at the church. Inurnment will be in the Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester is in charge of the arrangements.

Terry was born May 25, 1951, the son of Elliott "Alex" and Waynette (Irvin) Sauser.

Following graduation from West Delaware in 1969, he attended college at Ellsworth Community College, and the University of Northern Iowa, where he received his degree.

On March 20, 1978, Terry was united in marriage to Bonnie Dahl. To this union was born three children. The couple later divorced.

Terry worked at AEGON in Cedar Rapids and was owner and operator of Sauser's Hardware, Liquor, Grocery and Gas Station in Ryan.

He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Ryan and on the Ryan Volunteer Fire Department.

Terry is survived by three children; Bryan (Jessica) Sauser of Bellevue, Michelle Sauser of Cedar Rapids, and Heather Sauser of Ryan; and one grandchild, Jeremiah Sauser.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Elliott and Waynette Sauser; a stepmother, Edna Karteus-Sauser; and one brother, Michael Sauser in 2007.

Arrangements & Obituary: Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa.

The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Tuesday, 05 APR 2011; Pages 1 & 11A; Newspapers.com):

Neighbors: No problems before death in Ryan

RYAN -- Local businessman Terry Sauser, who was shot to death in his home Sunday night, was "a good guy, a quiet man who would never get physical," according to his daughter, Michelle Sauser of Cedar Rapids.

Michelle Sauser said the woman charged with murdering her dad, his second wife, Revette A. Sauser, 42, came into his life about six years ago, precipitating his divorce from her mother, Bonnie Sauser of Ryan.

Revette A. Sauser, 42, charged with first-degree murder in the shooting, also

maneuvered to keep Terry Sauser, 59. away from his three children, Michelle Sauser said.

"The whole town is in shock," said Pearl Kelchen, who lives across the alley from the Sauser home, where the owner of the town's only convenience store, was shot to death around 8:30 p.m.

Court documents filed Monday said Revette Sauser fired "one shot from a .380 handgun" into her husband's chest.

While neighbors said they knew of no friction in the marriage, Revette Sauser's recent Facebook postings suggest otherwise.

In a posting following the recent death of her father, Revette Sauser alluded to "fighting" among family and spoke of moving back to Illinois.

Delaware County Sheriff John LeClere said deputies found Terry Sauser unconscious but alive in the living room of the home in the 400 block of South Street. He died in an ambulance on the way to a hospital.

Pearl Kelchen's husband, Harold Kelchen, who had known Terry Sauser for 20 years, said he was “a decent kind of guy." Revette Sauser, he said, had upbraided him with little provocation on several occasions.

Ryan Fire Chief Shawn Kehrli declined to comment on the shooting because both Terry and Revette Sauser had been members of the local Fire Department. :It affects us both ways," he said.

Ann Kehrli, the Sauser's neighbor to the east, described them as good neighbors, pleasant and polite, but not outgoing.

"I have never been inside their house." she said.

Neither Kehrli nor the Kelchens heard or saw anything out of the ordinary until emergency vehicles arrived with flashing lights after 8:30 p.m.

Terry Sauser, the owner of the 5 Alarm Store, a convenience store on Highway 13, was well-known in the community, LeClere said.

LeClere said he was not aware of any calls to the Sauser residence related to domestic issues.

Revette Sauser's bond was set Monday at $1 million cash, and her next court appearance is set for Monday.

Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Peace Lutheran Church in Ryan.

Ryan, population 362, is 36 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids.

The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Wednesday, 06 APR 2011; Page 7; (Newspapers.com):

Suspect bought murder weapon earlier this year

The .380 handgun used to kill Ryan businessman Terry Sauser on Sunday night was purchased earlier this year by the woman charged with first-degree murder in the slaying - his wife, Revette Sauser.

Revette Sauser, 42, obtained a permit to acquire weapons through the Delaware County Sheriff's Office around the middle of last year, according to Sheriff John LeClere.

"My understanding is that she used the permit to buy the .380 handgun sometime after the first of the year.," LeClere said.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Sheriff's Office are trying to determine if she bought the gun with any specific intent in mind, he said.

LeClere said he did not know if Revette Sauser owns any other firearms.

Revette Sauser, who is in the Delaware County Jail on a $1 million cash bond, did not have a permit to carry weapons in a concealed manner, and none would have been required to keep a weapon in the home, he said.

LeClere said deputies found Terry Sauser unconscious but alive in the living room of the home in the 400 block of South Street. He died in an ambulance on the way to a hospital.

Court documents filed Monday said Revette Sauser fired "one shot from a ,380 handgun" into her husband's chest.

Although some firearm experts rate the .380 marginal for accuracy and stopping power, sales of the lightweight and compact handgun have increased dramatically in an era of heightened concern about personal security.