Background
Merritt, Karl Francis was born on September 18, 1938 in Wabash, Indiana, United States. Son of Herschel D. and Mary Ellen (Burkhart) Merritt.
facilities and conferences director
Merritt, Karl Francis was born on September 18, 1938 in Wabash, Indiana, United States. Son of Herschel D. and Mary Ellen (Burkhart) Merritt.
Bachelor of Science, Manchester College, 1960. Master of Science, Indiana University, 1964.
Teacher, coach, Laketon (Indiana) High School, 1960-1962; teacher, coach, Manchester High School, North Manchester, Indiana, 1962-1977; Union director, conference coordinator, Manchester College, North Manchester, 1977-1984; director alumni, college relations, Manchester College, North Manchester, 1984-1991; director conference services, since 1991.
Member, president Manchester Community School Board, 1982-1986. Member North Manchester Parks and Recreation Board, 1983-1986. Board directors North Manchester History Society, since 1989.
Member church board Manchester Church of the Brethren. Board directors Wabash County United Fund. Member Council Advancement Education, National Trust Historic Preservation, North Manchester Chamber of Commerce (since 1986), Rotary (president North Manchester Club 1966-1967), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Bonnie Dee Freed, August 15, 1959. Children: Kirk Bradford, Kristene Deeann.