Peacefully, at home in Mount Maunganui on Saturday 12 February 2022, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Davies). Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Jane and Mark, Jacqui and Paul, Glen and Trish, and the late Carey. Adored Grandad of Elisabeth, Nicholas, Victoria, Hugh, Charlotte, Annabel, Georgia and Jonathan. A funeral service to celebrate Merv's life will be held at 10:30am on Friday 18 February at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. For service details and livestreaming link please contact the family c/- [email protected] . Vaccination passports required. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the St John Ambulance Association. Correspondence to the Strongman family, c/- P. O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.