Michael Merkel Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 28, 2025, at the age of 82, Michael Merkel (Newark, Delaware), born in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Michael find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He is survived by: his wife Susan; his brother Stephen; his children, Christine and Gregory; his children-in-law, Teresa and Keli; and his grandchildren, Rachel, Ethan and Zachary.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to ELCA World Hunger (https://www.elca.org) or your local foodbank.
