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Call police if you have information
(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – An investigation is underway after a beloved Decatur County resident passed away on May 22.
71-year-old Merrill Smith was well known in the Greensburg community through his work with swine and agriculture, being the founder of Greensburg Bread of Life, and a member of numerous non-profits that have benefited the community. Read more about him here.
A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday as the family and community deals with the loss of a beloved resident.
The unthinkable has happened as Decatur County deputies are now investigating a residential burglary at Merrill’s house
Investigators say someone entered the home and stole a bag containing checks made out to the Decatur County Community Foundation and the First Christian Church in memory of Merrill.
It happened between 4:30 PM on Thursday, May 30 and 4:00 PM on Friday, May 31.
If you made out a check in memory of Merrill, please notify Sgt. Patrick Graue at (812) 663-8125 with any information you can provide as to the cashing of the check if it has been cashed.
“If your check has not been cashed, we suggest that a stop payment be put on the check. Additionally, if you have any other information in regards to this burglary, please contact Sgt. Graue,” Decatur County Sheriff Bill Meyerrose said.
Call the Decatur County Sheriff's Office if you have any information to help in this investigation.
