Phyllis A. Merter, 78, Otwell

Phyllis A. Merter, 78, of Otwell, entered into eternal rest at 9:25 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Amber Manor in Petersburg.

Phyllis was born in West Baden, Indiana, on September 28, 1947, to Otto and Norma (Carter) Radke. 

She married Ronnie J. Merter on May 29, 1965, at Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church in French Lick, Indiana, enjoying 57 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2022.

She was a 1965 graduate of Springs Valley High School and later worked as a maintenance associate at Walmart for nearly 20 years.

Phyllis enjoyed reading, Sudoku puzzles and puzzle books, thrifting, and spending time with her grandbabies.

She is survived by one daughter, Regina Brittain of Otwell; one son, Ronnie Merter of Otwell; four grandchildren, Rustin Furman, Hannah Brittain, Miranda Barker, and Caroline Loveland; six great-grandchildren, Creed, Eastlynne, Amilya, Jed, Ava, and Xander; brother-in-law, Mike Lindauer and his wife, Linda; two nieces; Margo Porter and Mary Osgatharp; two nephews; Bill and Matt Merter.

Preceding her in death, besides her husband, are her parents, one brother, Phil “Bubby” Radke, and one niece, Cassie Radke.

A celebration of life service for Phyllis A. Merter will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.