Merrill “Gene” Carnell, age 82 of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Williston, ND passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017, at his residence in Colorado Springs, CO.

Merrill Eugene Carnell, known by his friends as “Gene” was born on September 20, 1935 in Amaranth, PA to William and Beatrice Carnell. Gene graduated from Hancock Maryland High School.

On August 25, 1962, Gene was united in marriage to Sharon Amundson. They had three children; Shawn , Michelle and Gaylen. From his first marriage he had a daughter named Robin.

Gene served in the US Air force for twenty years and was a member of the American Legion of Hancock, Maryland. He later worked for Cenex in Epping, ND and Jerry Harmon Motors, Gary Wendel Motors and Home of Economy all in Williston, ND.

Gene was an avid fan of the Colorado Rockies and Baltimore Orioles baseball teams. He was also a big fan of Dale Earnhart, Sr. and Peyton Manning. He loved his little dog Annie. Gene also enjoyed bowling for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon; daughter, Robin (Louie) Amasia of Fallston, MD; son, Shawn Carnell of Williston, ND; daughter, Michelle Olson and Jeff Boucher of Williston, ND; son, Gaylen (Jennifer) Carnell of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Andy and Catie Amasia, Kenton Carnell, Cal Carnell, Heather and Jonathon Korner, Tricia and Dominique Jackson, Aidan and Caitlin Carnell; great grandchildren, Charlie Amasia and Gryffin Carnell; sister, Eleanor Reed; sister-in-law, Dorothy Westphal; brothers-in-law, Gordon, Donald and Roger Amundson and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Gene was preceded in death by his mom and dad and many aunts and uncles.