Merna Rae Cave

Merna Rae Cave obituary

Merna Rae Cave

Merna Cave Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Columbia Funeral Home & Cremation Center on Aug. 7, 2025.

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Merna Rae Sorber Cave born to Wilson and Vera Sorber on February 27, 1938, peacefully passed away on August 4, 2025. She had a life filled with love, laughter, bowling, bingo, good books, and the beach. Trips to the casino and bunco with friends. She is survived by her sister Glenda Dews, her 5 children Larry Cave (Sherri), Dani Cave-Weltsch (Mike), Timothy Cave, Kenneth Cave (Michelle), and Cisi MacDonald (Mike), 9 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, her 3 nephews and their families as well as many friends and extended loved ones. Merna is preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers Wayne, Vern and Fritz Sorber. Graveside service will be held August 15, 2025, 11am at Bethany Memorial Cemetery in Warren followed by a small gathering for family and friends at her sister's house.

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