"Godspeed Merlin, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us."
– Harry Simpson,
Buckeye, AZ, Mar 11, 2019
"My mother (Janet) & my father (Rich) told me that his sister used to watch me and change my diapers. I don't know if I met him, but loved him on Little House. My heart goes out to the family."
– Kathy Summers, none,
Mar 21, 2011
"WE LOST A GREAT MAN. I LOVE TO WATCH HIM ON LITTLE HOUSE. ALSO LIKE HIS NEWS CASTING ON FOOTBALL. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS."
"It was such a pleasure to view your work along with Michael Landon and all the family on the set. May you rest in peace, and thank you for such an Awe Inspiring" life's work that you have left behind."
– June Annette Blessing, Little House on the Prairie Fan,
Mar 23, 2010
"I had the honor of meeting Merlin at the Hall of Fame in Canton in 2001. I was invited by my best friend Jack Youngblood, who was introduced in to the Hall by Merlin.
Attend many functions during the four days and listened to many stories from Jack & Merlin about old times. He was a indeed a wonderful person."
– Kennon Buzbee, Friend,
Monticello, FL, Mar 17, 2010