Mervyn Henry Daehler

Mervyn Henry Daehler, 79 years old of Antioch, IL passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL. He was born August 13, 1942 to the late Vernon and Rosy (Alber) Daehler in Freeport, IL. In 1966 Mervyn graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in veterinary medicine. He moved to Zion, IL in 1967 to accept a position as veterinarian at Beach Park Animal Hospital, which he later owned, and where he practiced until his retirement in 2010. He is fondly remembered as a loving caregiver to all creatures who found their way into his care. Mervyn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. On August 13, 1995, Mervyn was united in marriage with Mary Ann Daniel in Antioch, IL. Mervyn was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and held offices in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association. He mentored youth in the Explorer Program for Veterinary Education at the Beach Park Animal Hospital. He was a puppy trainer for Canine Companions for Independence. Mervyn was an avid bicyclist with a passion for bicycle touring. He rode across 32 states and was a member of the Lake County Bicycle Club. He was very involved in his faith and church, being a part of the vestry at St. Ignatius Episcopal Church. Mervyn was an avid stamp collector and filled his office with them. He was a volunteer at the Pringle Nature Center, working in their interpretive center and volunteering at festivals and outdoor events. You could find Mervyn watching birds and cheering for his Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. As a teenager and young adult, Mervyn was a part of a barbershop quartet with his identical twin brother. He enjoyed singing and playing organ throughout his life. You could find Mervyn beginning each day with a daily donut and coffee.

Survivors include, his wife, Mary Ann; children from his first marriage, Jennifer (Warren) Jones; Christina (Jeff) Wizceb; Deborah (Tyson) Davies; step-children, Kelly Doyle and Patrick Doyle; grandchildren, Griffin and Rhys Jones, Cade, Bradley, Emilia, and Michael (Meagan) Wizceb, Wesley and Cecilia Davies, and Max and William Larson, and Alex and Kevin Doyle; great-grandchildren, Aaron and Isaac Wizceb; brother, Marvin (June) Daehler; brother-in-law, Lawrence Iben; previous spouse, Rebecca Schwarz; and many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. Along with his parents, Mervyn was preceded in death by his brother Ronald (Jeannette) Daehler; and sister, Dolores Iben.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until the time of service at 3:00PM Saturday, May 14, 2022 at St. Ignatius Episcopal Church, 500 Depot St. Antioch, IL 60002. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Ignatius Episcopal Church or the Pringle Nature Center. For additional information, please call (847)-395-4000. Please sign the online guestbook for Mervyn at www.strangfh.com.

If you are not able to attend the funeral service for Mervyn, you are able to watch via zoom. The zoom link is located on the Strang Funeral Home website under Mervyn's obituary.