She was born December 13, 1933, in Lauterbach, Hessen, Germany to Hans and Barbara (Schilling) Berk. Both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Harold J. "Sonny" Merschman on August 12, 1954; he preceded her in death on February 22, 2004.

She is survived by five sons, Harold (Nancy) Merschman, Tom (Kim) Merschman, Paul (Bonnie) Merschman, Dave (Lisa) Merschman, and Jim (April) Merschman all of Delphos; one daughter, Barbara (Rick) Burgei of Delphos; one brother, Hans (Geasla) Berk of Germany; sister-in-law, Gelinda Berk; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Ludwig Berk.

She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, VFW #3035, Eagles #471, and the Ft. Jennings American Legion #715. She had worked as a physical education teacher at Delphos St. John's and a supervisor at the Wheel Inn. She was also Co-Owner of Jim's Restaurant. In her younger years she participated in the Olympics doing the hurdles for Germany. Her greatest asset was her ability to help people in need and her unconditional love for people of all ages. Margret also loved animals, fishing, camping and bingo. She enjoyed travelling, especially to Vegas, various lakes, Gatlinburg and visiting her family in Germany, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Fort Jennings. Friends may call on Monday, October 31, 2016 and on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 2-8 p.m. at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. A VFW Aux. Service will be held on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and a Parish Wake at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Parish Foundation.

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Published by The Lima News from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Margret Merschman

12 Entries

Jenny Ickes

November 1, 2016

Sorry for your loss Merschman Family Aunt Margret was a sweet lady and will be missed Heaven has gotten an Angel

Jenny Ickes

November 1, 2016

To the Merchman family sorry for your loss Aunt Margret was a sweet lady she will be missed Heaven has gained an Angel

Thilo and Jonathan Berk

October 31, 2016

Dear Barbara and family,
our deepest sympathies to all of you over there in Ohio. I will always remember Aunt Margret as a very special, wonderful and kind and generous person. We all enjoyed her pleasant character and humor when she came to visit us in her hometown Lauterbach in Germany. We are very sorry about the loss and will always remember her.

Donna White

October 31, 2016

Margret was a very sweet lady.. Loved going in ther with gma keyton.. Heaven gained a sweet angel... She will be missed greatly.

Dennis & Janice Wehri

October 30, 2016

So sorry for your loss Merschaman Family,She was a very special mother/grandmother she will be missed RIP margaret

Lynda Bockey Best

October 30, 2016

Barbara and family, It has been many years since school but upon seeing the loss of your mother I wanted to let you know my heart goes out to you and all of your family. May your Mom be at peace and you be at peace with her resting in the hands of our Lord and savior.

Dona Combs (Geise)

October 30, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the Mershman family. Your mom will be missed by many. Rest in peace lovely lady.

Mike and Karen Schoonover

October 30, 2016

We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

James German

October 30, 2016

Sorry for your loss May God bless you all

Dawn Maye

October 30, 2016

I will miss talking to you in the back yard. RIP...Margret.

anne landwehr

October 29, 2016

God bless the Merschman family at this time of the loss of their mother. May she rest in peace.

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