Merle W. Caudle, 85 of Sturgis, Passed away June 10, 2011 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 14 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis, with Rev. Denzel Nonhof officiating. Private inurnment will be held at the Black Hills National Cemetery. I lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Merle's name to the South Dakota Elks Trust Lodge #508.