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Bruce R. Merkel

1962 - 2018

BORN

1962

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive

9000 West Capitol Drive

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Bruce Merkel Obituary

Merkel, Bruce R. Began his journey home on March 1, 2018, at age 55. Father of Michael and Dennis. Grandfather of Tobias. Beloved son of Roger and Rosemary. Dear brother of Debbie (Wayne) Kiekow, Julie Merkel (Jim) and Sandy (Rick) Neault. Best friend of Chris Sanfelippo. He was also loved and will be missed by additional family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Denise Merkel and Lisa Merkel, step-mother Marcy, and nephew Matt Merkel. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 7, from 4 - 6:45 PM. Funeral service at 7 PM. Interment at Wauwatosa Cemetery.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 4, 2018.

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March 7, 2018

Chris Sanfelippo, it has been many years but there has been a lot of times and good memories. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for you and the Merkel family.
I hope the best for you,
Carrie McClone (Beck)

Charles Hudson

March 6, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charles Hudson

March 6, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive

9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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7:00 p.m.

Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive

9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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