Merlyn Herman Minderman age 90 years old, died on July 6, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1936, to Henry and Alma (Koester) Minderman, in Otoe County, Nebraska. He was baptized on June 28, 1936, and confirmed on May 4, 1950, at North Branch Lutheran Church. On September 1, 1956, he was united in marriage to Velda Verl Sterns, at Grace Methodist Church, in Lincoln, NE.
After graduating from Avoca Public Schools in 1953, Merlyn began working at Continental National Bank as a teller. This is also where he would meet his future wife, Velda, as she was tasked with the responsibility of teaching him how to do the bookkeeping. Merlyn served in the Army from 1955-1961, with active duty being 1955-1957.
Following his time at Gateway Bank, he joined Cornerstone Bank on December 1, 1975, where he served as Vice President and Senior Loan Officer. He remained there until he retired in 2000. He also served on York City Council. He was a long-time member of First Lutheran Church in York, NE.
He is survived by his wife, Velda, and his children Dr. Kathleen (Douglas) Plond, of Garden City, Michigan, Stephen (Audrey) Minderman of York, Nebraska. Grandchildren include Ashley Plond, Garden City, Michigan, Brandon (Katelynn Andrews) Plond of Hillsdale, Michigan, Jordan (Luis) Loza, and Merlyn M. (Brittany Driewer) Minderman all of York, Nebraska. He had one great-granddaughter, Alma Rose Loza. He is also survived by numerous cousins and extended family members, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and infant son Kevin James.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2026 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in York with the Reverend Hillary Christensen officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in York’s Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m. Thursday, with his family greeting friends from 6-7:30 pm that same evening all at the mortuary in York. Memorials may be directed to First Evangelical Lutheran Church.