Merle 'Ted' Puffer was an accomplished American singer and voice teacher renowned for his contributions to music education and opera. He guided the careers of singers like Dolora Zajick and co-translated 'The Merry Widow' into English, creating a well-regarded libretto. As founder and artistic director of the Nevada Opera, he played a key role in the local opera scene and taught at the University of Nevada, Reno. Puffer also contributed to several opera companies and worked at the Manhattan School of Music, leaving a significant legacy in vocal performance.
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Meaning of the name - Merle
blackbird
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Merle 'Ted' Puffer belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Rochester
Place of Death: Reno
Educated At: University of Rochester
Occupation: music teacher | university teacher
Spouses: Deena Puffer
Children: Monica Harte
Employers: Manhattan School of Music | University of Nevada, Reno
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 22 Libra 6 | 22 Libra 35 | 0 Aquarius 11 |
| Moon | 14 Scorpio 48 | 16 Leo 31 | 27 Taurus 24 |
| Mercury | 8 Scorpio 56 | 13 Scorpio 2 | 18 Aquarius 34 |
| Venus | 20 Scorpio 11 | 2 Libra 15 | 16 Pisces 6 |
| Mars | 4 Cancer 36 | 16 Scorpio 0 | 21 Gemini 17 |
| Jupiter | 7 Taurus 3 | 24 Cancer 0 | 1 Taurus 30 |
| Saturn | 15 Sagittarius 35 | 26 Pisces 36 | 26 Sagittarius 12 |
| Uranus | 4 Aries 43 | 0 Gemini 51 | 4 Aries 5 |
| Neptune | 0 Virgo 44 | 0 Aries 9 | 0 Virgo 47 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 23 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 17 Cancer 2 |
| Rahu | 2 Gemini 21 | 16 Pisces 15 | 27 Taurus 13 |
| Ketu | 2 Sagittarius 21 | 16 Virgo 15 | 27 Scorpio 13 |
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