Lyle Clayton Whiting, age 90, of Merrill, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital. He was born on December 26, 1932 to the late Herbert and Grace (VanAlstein) Whiting. Lyle leaves behind his wife of 67 years: Fern Whiting (Gritzmacher). The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 11:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 9:00am until the time of the service, also at the church. Military honors will be performed by the Merrill V.F.W. Post 1638 at the church, immediately following the service.