Merle K. Blaum, 90, New Holland, World War II Army veteran and retired carpenter, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2013).

Body was cremated. Graveside services: at a later date, Richmond Grove Cemetery, New Holland. Arrangements by: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Memorials: New Holland United Methodist Church or New Holland Fire and Rescue.