1914
Charles
2005
Charles S. Merkel
May 23, 1914 — October 10, 2005
Charles S. Merkel, 91, formerly of Coaldale, pa died Monday (10-10-2005) in Manorcare Health Services in Pottsville, PA.
He was the husband of Alverna (Weicker) Merkel who also resides in Manorcare and they were married for 69 years.
Born in Lewistown Valley he was the son of the late Daniel and Cora (Hess) Merkel.
Mr. Merkel was protestant by faith and worked for Bethlehem Steel and for Koch's Turkey Farm before retiring.
Surviving in addition to his wife are Brothers Diamond of Lewistown Valley and Nevin of Newkirk, daughter-in-law Myrtle Merkel of Andreas and son-in-law Peter Harahus of Weatherly.
4 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his daughter Ruthann Harahus ,a son Curtis R Merkel and a sister Verna Nester.
Funeral Service: Thursday (10-13-2005) at 11 AM from the Griffiths -Reeser Funeral Home, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, pa.
Calling Hours: 9:30am - 11am Thursday from the funeral home.
Interment: Zion UCC Cemetery - Lewistown Valley
Arrangements: Griffiths-Reeser Funeral Home, Tamaqua, PA.
He was the husband of Alverna (Weicker) Merkel who also resides in Manorcare and they were married for 69 years.
Born in Lewistown Valley he was the son of the late Daniel and Cora (Hess) Merkel.
Mr. Merkel was protestant by faith and worked for Bethlehem Steel and for Koch's Turkey Farm before retiring.
Surviving in addition to his wife are Brothers Diamond of Lewistown Valley and Nevin of Newkirk, daughter-in-law Myrtle Merkel of Andreas and son-in-law Peter Harahus of Weatherly.
4 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his daughter Ruthann Harahus ,a son Curtis R Merkel and a sister Verna Nester.
Funeral Service: Thursday (10-13-2005) at 11 AM from the Griffiths -Reeser Funeral Home, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, pa.
Calling Hours: 9:30am - 11am Thursday from the funeral home.
Interment: Zion UCC Cemetery - Lewistown Valley
Arrangements: Griffiths-Reeser Funeral Home, Tamaqua, PA.
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