MERLE BETTCHER, 80, of Harlan died Friday, January 5th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Memorial services for MERLE BETTCHER will be held Tuesday, January 9th at 11:00am at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 9th from 9:00am-11:00am prior to services at the funeral home.

Burial will be at a later date.

MERLE BETTCHER is survived by:

Wife: Frances Bettcher of Harlan.

Daughter: Tammy (Bettcher) Garrison of Harlan. Kris (Mark) Maxwell of Harlan.

Son: Terry (Holly) Bettcher fo LaVista, NE.

Sister: Liane Bintz of Council Bluffs.

8 Grandchildren

7 Great-Grandchildren