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The Life of Paul E Merkel

Paul E. Merkel, 86, of Alburtis, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 in his residence. He was the widower of Gladys E. (Miller) Merkel, who died on October 14, 1999.

Born in Alburtis, Paul was a son of the late Adam and Mary (Krasukak) Merkel. He was a 1949 graduate of Emmaus High School. Paul worked in the Parts Department at the former Caloric Corporation, Topton, for many years, until the plant closed in 1991. He also worked for Frank Hunsel’s Mink Farm, Alburtis, for several years. Paul was an avid gardener who enjoyed the wildlife around his home. He was also a cat lover.

Paul is survived by a Son, Kerry P., husband of Barbara F. (Kehm) Merkel, Kutztown; 3 Grandchildren, Jessica A. (Merkel), wife of Kevin A. O’Neil, Aaron K. Merkel and Matthew K. Merkel, all of Kutztown; and one Great-Granddaughter, Emma D. O’Neil. He is also survived by 2 Brothers, Dr. Joseph Merkel, Sturgis, Michigan, and Thomas Merkel, Lehighton. He was predeceased by his Wife, Parents, a Sister, Mildred (Merkel) Hemphill, and a Brother, William Merkel.

A funeral service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with Reverend Adam P. Roberts, officiating. Burial will follow in Huff’s Church Union Cemetery, Alburtis. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Paul’s memory to Grace E.C. Church, Manna Food Pantry, 421 W. Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.



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