MERCHANT, Robby D. – of Birch Run, died Monday, February 21, 2011. He was 55 years of age. Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Birch Run United Methodist Church, 12265 Church St. Pastor Cliff Schroeder officiating. Burial at Birch Run Cemetery. Friends may call at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run on Thursday from 5-8 PM and on Friday from 12-4 PM & 6-8 PM. He will lie instate at the church on Saturday from 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM. Contributions may be made to the Birch Run United Methodist Church.

Robby was born December 24, 1955 in Saginaw to Thomas and Beverly (Haselhuhn) Merchant. He resided in Birch Run for most of his life. He married Lori Ruhstorfer on June 26, 1982 in Birch Run. Robby worked at Buick, then retired from Bay City Powertrain in 2006 with 30 years seniority. He was a member and trustee of Birch Run United Methodist Church and the UAW. He enjoyed camping, fishing, family and friends and was always there to help people.

Surviving are: wife, Lori; 2 sons, Christopher (Samantha) Merchant , Craig Merchant both of Clio; grandson, Blake; mother, Beverly Merchant of Birch Run; 3 brothers and a sister, Mark (Diana) Merchant of Burt, Pamela (Mike) Ewing of Birch Run, Thomas Merchant of Birch Run, Sidney (Jill) Merchant of Ocqueoc; other relatives. His father, Thomas Merchant, preceded him in death August 28, 2009. Please sign our guest book or share anonline condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.