Merrill-Gottschall-Obituary

Merrill L. Gottschall

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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Merrill L. Gottschall, 94, formerly of Harrisburg and Alva, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg, on Monday, May 13, 2013. He was born on August 24, 1918 to Harvey and Anna Gottschall and grew up in Penbrook, PA. After retiring from Gannett...

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Merrill was one of my favorite people in Oak Park in Alva FL. He was so kind and always had time to chat. It was a pleasure to have known him.

I am so sad. He was always so kind and gracious, and he had an amazing smile! He made this world a better place. You have my deepest sympathy.

I am so sad. Your father was always so kind and gracious and he had an amazing smile. He made this world a better place. You have my deepest sympathy.

Beverly Sands Merrill and I had a few visits while I lived in Mechanicsburg at his sons home. On our last visit before I moved to Ohio we had a nice dinner and visit.
Beverly Sands

Merrill was a good friend, co-worker and hunting buddy from many years passed. Though I had not seen him for several years, I have kept track of him through mutual friends. I will not be able to attend services, but know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Merrill was one of the people that interviewed me for a survey supervisor position at Gannett Fleming over forty years ago. He was a driving force in getting me hired. We had a great working relationship and even better personal friendship. Merrill taught me how to play cribbage at lunch time. I always enjoyed hearing Merrill's work and hunting stories. I will truly miss him at the retired and tired GF employee lunch meetings. May God see you all through this time of loss and may you find...

My deepest sympathy on your loss. Merrill and Arlene were neighbors in Penbrook from the time
I was born and were friends of my brother and sister. I enjoyed talking to Merrill after we reconnected about 5 years ago and my daughter and I spent a pleasant afternoon with him last June when I visited Pa. My deepest sympathy to his entire family

Our very deepest sympathies over the loss of such a wonderful person!