Merritt Franklin Procunier 1906-1986
A Thumbnail Biography by David C. Procuniar
Copyright 1997-1998-1999-2000-2001
All Rights Reserved Last updated: 31 Aug 2001 


Merritt Franklin Procunier; son of Claude Procuniar (1881-1922) & Laura E. Quigley (1882-1912); Merritt was born on 01 May 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, died on 01 Jun 1986 in Hinsdale, Illinois.  Merritt married 1st Viola Marie Bloodgood circa 1927; married 2nd Alberta Bucar circa 1939; married 3rd Helen Ruth Stanford circa 1980 (Helen born 26 Dec 1911 in Midland, Michigan), no children from Helen.  Merritt worked as an Advertising Salesman, & a professional bowler, died of tuberculosis 


Children:by Viola Marie Bloodgood
(Viola was born 07 Jul 1904 in Ford County, Sibley, Illinois; died 01 Jun 1968 in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois)
Robert Wilfred Procunier  1928-  married 1st Jean Strom July 1956;  married 2nd  Mary John
"Robert & Renee are twins" born on 21 Oct 1928, Chicago, Illinois
Renee Eileen Procunier 1928-2002  married Donald George Klemp on 14 Aug 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. 


Children by Alberta Bucar
        (Alberta died on 18 Oct 1974)
Judith Ann Procunier 1940-


Main Source:
Debby (Klemp) Volpe, 2502 Campbell Street
Rolling Meadows, Il 60008-1612







































Other Sources: 
David C Procuniar 3598 Harry Truman Drive, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432
The Bragonier Family by Georgiana H. Randall 1969. 
The Bragunier Family in America by Brittain Bragunier Robinson 1969. 
First Reformed Church of Hagerstown Maryland church records on LDS micro-film. 



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Merritt Franklin Procunier
Merritt changed his surname spelling from 
Procuniar to Procunier
   Merritt & 1st wife, Viola Bloodgood                        Merritt (57) & Viola (59) in 1963             Merritt (79) & 3rd wife Helen (74) 1985
     Viola married 2nd Owen Kletke                             Merritt & Viola were divorced                     Merritt died one year later.                                                                                                      by this time.