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Weldon Merkel Obituary

WELDON VAUGH (RED) MERKEL JUL 10, 1929 - OCT 17, 2010 Age 81, of Fredericksburg, Texas, died at Windcrest Nursing home, Sun., Oct 17, 2010. Mr. Merkel was born July 10, 1929 in Llano, the son of Johnnie and Vada Sweatmann Merkel. He is survived by his wife Yvonne Merkel; two daughters Penny Marcellus and Karen Solano of Fredericksburg and one son, Robert Merkel (Donna) of Kapaa Kauai, HI; twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by one son Jerry Wayne Merkel. Weldon was a general contractor and built homes in West Texas, Central California and Kuai, Hawaii before retiring in Fredericksburg. He worked for several years in Central California which provided homes for low income families, a project dear to his heart. Beckman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. No formal services are planned. Remembrances may be made the Hill Country Memorial Hospice or to the charity of your choice. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Oct. 24, 2010.

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Jake F

October 28, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you Matt.

Damon B.

October 27, 2010

My thoughts are with you, Matt Solano... May these few words express sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Audrey Schield

October 26, 2010

My prayers are with you during this time. I had the opportunity to meet Red many years ago through his daughter, Karen. She and my sister, Renna, were good friends.

David Dean

October 25, 2010

Best wishes to the family. I am a roommate of Matt's and just wanted to wish everyone the very best!

Keith Highiet

October 24, 2010

Our condolences from everyone here at Modesto Junk Company. We have many fond memories of the Merkels, and always had positive dealings with them over the years.

*My thoughts are with you, Matt Solano.

- Keith Highiet and family

Townsend Jenny

October 24, 2010

I knew Mr. and Mrs. Merkel by thier grandson Matthew. Matthew always spoke fondly about his grandfather and grandmother. My prayers are with Matthew and the entire family at this difficult time.

October 24, 2010

I've missed you for so long in my life however, I rejoice in knowing you're in the hands of the Lord. I shall always carry a part of you within my own life, a very loving part indeed!

" Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower should grow "
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

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