PUTNAM, Merrill D, 85 of Cave Creek AZ,passed away 3/6/2017. Retired from Omaha Police Dept and an Army Veteran. He was Past Potentate Tangier Shrine, Omaha. Preceded in death by wife Phyllis, 3 brothers and 3 sisters, Survived by 6 daughters, Cindy Hulsebus, Sandy Preis (Rod), Laura Navin (Jerry), Daria King (Ray), Kristie Lockwood (Wayne) and Mickey Lane (Bob), numerous grandkids and great grandkids, brother Dean and beloved dog Winston. SERVICE: Sat. Apr 1, 2017 at 12 noon with Masonic services at 11am at Braman Mortuary 1702 N. 72nd St Omaha 68114.Private inurnment at later date. Memorials suggested to Omaha Tangier Shrine Transportation Fund.