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Glen Merkel Obituary
Glenn E. Merkel, age 82, of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday February 12, 2013 at Hearthstone at Maidencreek.
He was born in Fleetwood on November 2, 1930 the son of the late Walter P. Merkel and Mae K. (Himmelreich) Merkel.
Glenn was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.
He was employed by East Penn Manufacturing for 26 years, retiring in 1995. He loved nature and the outdoors and was a fan of NASCAR and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He is survived by his three children, Dianne G. (Merkel), wife of Leonard Christ of Fleetwood; Linda M. Merkel of Auburn; and son, Glenn W. Merkel of Las Vegas. Other survivors include two grandchildren, Marlo A. Moyer and Matthew G. Merkel; one great-grandson, Brayden S. Moyer.
Glenn was preceded in death by his sister, Betty (Merkel ) Burkert.
Services will be private with burial in St. Paul's Union Cemetery, Fleetwood. Online condolences can be made at www.maestumpfuneralhome.com.
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Donald, Sherry and Lin (Canto) Folk
February 15, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a good friend to our dad!!!
The FOLK and CANTO families.
Christine Merkel
February 15, 2013
Pop,
We are so sad to see you leave this earth but overjoyed knowing you are with your Heavenly Father. Thank you for welcoming us into your family and treating us like your own daughter and grandaughter. We will miss you and remember you fondly.
With Love, Chris Merkel and Shannon Bennett
Jerry Moyer
February 15, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Sending loving, peaceful energy to all!
Kevin Burkert
February 15, 2013
So sorry for your loss everyone! My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family!
Glenn Merkel
February 15, 2013
Pop, we all miss you, love you, and thank you. I know you were tired daddy and it was time for God to take you home. I'll see you again sometime and I love you....your son Glenn
Jerry Moyer
February 15, 2013
Sending peaceful, loving energy to all. So sorry for your loss-
Beverly Merkel
February 14, 2013
Dianne, Linda, and Glenn,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Take comfort in the memories of the good times you shared with him. My deepest sympathy and prayers for your family as you grieve. Beverly
Kenny Schlottman
February 14, 2013
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I spent a lot of time with him on weekends years ago and was a good friend. I'd also stop by when he'd be out on the porch. He was a good man and good friend. You'll be in my thoughts through this difficult time.
SHARON HEFFNER
February 14, 2013
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OD DAD. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR TO ME. WHENEVER I HEAR ERIC CLAPTON I THINK OF HIM THAT WAS THE MUSIC FROM HIS HOUSE A WHOLE SUMMER. ALWAYS REMENBER THE GOOD.
TONY A.J. REMODELING
February 14, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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