Mr. Merkel was born in La Salle on Aug. 12, 1917. He married Barbara Merkel.
He served in the Air Force as a military policeman. He was a heavy machinery mechanic. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Survivors include his wife; daughters Patricia, Judith; sons Richard, Robert; 12 grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild.
Rocky Mountain News, June 19, 1999
Mr. Merkel was born in La Salle on Aug. 12, 1917. He married Barbara Merkel.
He served in the Air Force as a military policeman. He was a heavy machinery mechanic. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Survivors include his wife; daughters Patricia, Judith; sons Richard, Robert; 12 grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild.
Rocky Mountain News, June 19, 1999
Inscription
PFC, US ARMY AIR FORCES
World War II
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement