Merton "Mert" Elwin Crouch, 76, of Silver City died April 7, 2011. He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Ferndale, Mich., to Winford and Carol (Field) Crouch. He is survived by Patty Marshall Crouch and son Austin Crouch both of Silver City. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is in charge of arrangements. Go to www.autumnfuneral.com to sign a memorial book.