Donel Marie Merten, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Golden Years Nursing Home. She was born on October 10, 1925 in Marshall, TX, the daughter of the late William Hardy and Ollie (Nelson) Ware. On May 20, 1947 in Wharton, TX, Donel married her husband of 50 years, Edmund August Merten, Jr., and he preceded her in death in May 1997. Throughout her working years, she was a secretary, nurse, and insurance agent, and she loved reading. Donel is survived by her son, Michael (Barbara) Merten; grandchildren, Nelson (Gabrielle) Merten, David (Renee) Merten, Lisa (Ron) Narum, and Jessica McGuire; and great-grandchildren, Dylan, Luke, Xichel, and Lisa Marie Merten, and Chloe Smith-Nevarez. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Christine McGuire; and brother, Nelson Terrell. Private Services will take place at Evergreen Memorial Park in Texas. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com