Merlin "Mert" G. Brodd, age 72, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at Nye Legacy in Fremont.

Merlin was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on February 23, 1946, to Lawrence and Evelyn Brodd.He attended and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.

Merlin married Linda Ferguson on November 27, 1968, at St. Mark's Methodist Church in Lincoln.

He was a teacher at Arlington High School and the girl's track coach for 33 years before retiring.After retiring, he worked for several years at Nye Square in Fremont.

He officiated basketball and football for over 34 years.Mert was a member of First Lutheran Church and had served as a trustee and an usher.Mert enjoyed yard work, wood working, watching the Chicago Cubs and going on vacations.He loved spending time with his family and grand-dog Maggie.

Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Evelyn; Brother Lawren Brodd

Survived by:Wife Linda of Fremont;Daughters:Cari Brodd-Sorensen and husband Kevin of Valley/Arlington; Lindsey Sanny and husband Ryan of Lincoln;Grandsons Tegan and Tanner Sanny;Sisters-in-law Carol Heald, Barb Ferguson, and Sherry Brodd; 5 Nephews, 3, Nieces, and great nephews and nieces.

Please visit www.duganchapel.com to leave an online condolence.

Memorials: First Lutheran Church of Fremont, Parkinson Foundation, and Fremont Hospice.

Visitation:3:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Dugan Funeral Chapel.Family will be present from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, June 18, 2018, at First Lutheran Church in Fremont.

Burial will take place 2:30 PM Monday, at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Lincoln