Merlin(Sonny) Gratopp of Lincoln Park, died Thursday January 23, 2020. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley and daughter Linda. Survived by his son, Denny (Nikki), daughter Debbie (John). Also surviving are grandchildren, Kenny, Amanda (Mike), Katie (Steve), Craig (Kara), Dennis (Dayna), Colleen (Nef), Alex (Bethany), Olivia, Jeffrey, Trent, Ada, & Ella. Preceded in death by one grandchild, Jeffrey Michael. Survived by great-grandchildren, Tello, Lara, Josh, Jake, Riley, Maddy, Jaiden, Ezequiel, Ben, Tyler, Morgan, Aiden, Connor, Abby, Lucas, baby boy Peer in March & baby girl Wojnar in July.

Visitation Friday 2-8pm, and Saturday 9:30am with Military Honors at 10:45am followed by Funeral Services at 11:00am. at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, MI 48146. 313-928-6500. Please sign the register book & share a memory at: www.jlpetersfuneralhome.com