James A. Merritt, 73, of Austin, Minn., died at his home on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012.

Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Thomas Loomis officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. with a rosary service at 4 p.m. There will also be a visitation at the church for one hour before the service on Thursday.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.