Mark Francis Merwarth

Mark Jr., Laurie, Lisa and family
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your father, He was a special uncle.
I have some good memories of your Dad and Mom that I would like to share.
In 1957 at age 3, Nanu took me on my first flight, Eastern Airline, from Newark to Orlando. We visited your Dad who was stationed at McCoy Air Force Base.
In 1961, age 7, I joined PopPop, Nanu and either Aunt Betty Ann or Aunt Mary for the long car ride from Bethlehem to Daytona Beach. Somewhere along the way we got a flat tire. This was before cars had air conditioning and before I-95. This trip was for your Mom and Dad´s wedding. I met your mother for the first time and was immediately taken in by her southern accent.
During one of your Dad´s trips to Bethlehem, he took me to a driving range at the old ABE airport where I hit golf balls for the first time. I know that he loved golf and meeting Arnold Palmer when working at the Disney course. I remember Mark Jr and I played golf with your Dad in Orlando.
I was also a victim of his friendly pranks. Nanu had just made me a few peanut butter crackers. There were approximately 6 or 7 crackers of which I only ate 2. The others just magically disappeared.

Let the many fond memories and good times you enjoyed with your Dad and Mom carry you through this difficult time.

I believe there is one heck of a celebration in heaven as he reunites with your Mom, many family members and friends.

May they rest in peace!
Chuck Kovacs