June 28, 2019
June 28, 2019
I love and miss you so much, dad!!
This memorial website was created in memory of our father, Joe Merkle. He was a loving father, captain, and friend. We will love him always and remember him forever.
You're invited to read about his life and legacy, leave a tribute, and share your memories, stories, and photos. Be sure to click the sound button at the top of the page so you can enjoy the music we've added.
Joseph Charles "Joe" Merkle, 75, passed away on June 26, 2017, at his home in The Villages, in Lady Lake, Florida. Joe was preceded in death by his mother Catherine Newsham Merkle, his stepmother, Helen Lynch Merkle, and his father Charles Joseph Merkle.
Joe is survived by his companion and partner of 20 years, Dianne Bragg of The Villages and Panama City, FL, daughter Karen Kaminsky of Deltona, FL, daughter Deborah (David) Jackson of Salladasburg, PA, daughter Joanne Campfield of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, son David Merkle of Orlando, FL, and daughter Kristen (Carl) Cutforth of Mountain Lakes, NJ. In addition, he is survived by his brother Richard (Sylvia) Merkle of Bradenton, FL, sister Katherine Rumford of Mullica Hill, NJ, brother Harry (Darlene) Merkle of Blackwood Terrace, NJ, sister Elsie (John) Foley of Woodlynne, NJ, stepbrother Edward (Lynn) Olsen and stepbrother Robert (Maureen) Olsen. Joe is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017
"Grief never ends, but it changes. It's a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith... it is the price of love." ~ Author Unknown
I love you dad... and I miss you! We never really got to say good bye, but I know that before too long I will be with you again. "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us..." Titus 2:14,15 We have that hope in Christ, that confident trust, that we will one day be together with him in glory. No more sorrow, no more pain. Everything new in Him!
I love you dad... and I miss you! We never really got to say good bye, but I know that before too long I will be with you again. "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us..." Titus 2:14,15 We have that hope in Christ, that confident trust, that we will one day be together with him in glory. No more sorrow, no more pain. Everything new in Him!
August 13, 2017
August 13, 2017
My Hero
You held my hand when I was small
You caught me when I fell
You're the hero of my childhood
And my later years as well.
And every time I think of you
My heart still fills with pride
Though I'll always miss you dad
I know you're by my side.
In laughter and in sorrow
In sunshine and through rain
I know you're watching over me
Until we meet again.
~ Author Unknown
You held my hand when I was small
You caught me when I fell
You're the hero of my childhood
And my later years as well.
And every time I think of you
My heart still fills with pride
Though I'll always miss you dad
I know you're by my side.
In laughter and in sorrow
In sunshine and through rain
I know you're watching over me
Until we meet again.
~ Author Unknown
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June 28, 2019
June 28, 2019
I love and miss you so much, dad!!
August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017
"Grief never ends, but it changes. It's a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith... it is the price of love." ~ Author Unknown
I love you dad... and I miss you! We never really got to say good bye, but I know that before too long I will be with you again. "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us..." Titus 2:14,15 We have that hope in Christ, that confident trust, that we will one day be together with him in glory. No more sorrow, no more pain. Everything new in Him!
I love you dad... and I miss you! We never really got to say good bye, but I know that before too long I will be with you again. "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us..." Titus 2:14,15 We have that hope in Christ, that confident trust, that we will one day be together with him in glory. No more sorrow, no more pain. Everything new in Him!
August 13, 2017
August 13, 2017
My Hero
You held my hand when I was small
You caught me when I fell
You're the hero of my childhood
And my later years as well.
And every time I think of you
My heart still fills with pride
Though I'll always miss you dad
I know you're by my side.
In laughter and in sorrow
In sunshine and through rain
I know you're watching over me
Until we meet again.
~ Author Unknown
You held my hand when I was small
You caught me when I fell
You're the hero of my childhood
And my later years as well.
And every time I think of you
My heart still fills with pride
Though I'll always miss you dad
I know you're by my side.
In laughter and in sorrow
In sunshine and through rain
I know you're watching over me
Until we meet again.
~ Author Unknown
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