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Dakota Scott Merritt, a 19-year-old from Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was born on December 4, 2003, in Brandon, Florida, and was the son of Dana Treesh.
Dakota attended Wayne Trace High School and later graduated from Delphos High School and Vantage Career Center. After his education, he pursued a career as a millwright welder at Moore Welding in Leo, Indiana. His dedication and skill in his profession were highly regarded by his coworkers.
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Dakota attended Wayne Trace High School and later graduated from Delphos High School and Vantage Career Center. After his education, he pursued a career as a millwright welder at Moore Welding in Leo, Indiana. His dedication and skill in his profession were highly regarded by his coworkers.
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Dakota Merritt
Male
White / Caucasian
Fort-wayne
IN
2023-08-29
19
Dakota
Merritt
Accidental
11/10/2025
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Has anyone else been following Dakota's case? It's just so tragic to think about all the unfulfilled... ...Read More
09/13/2023
09/13/2023
