Venita Merk Obituary
In loving memory of Venita Merk of Audubon, Iowa, born in Fremont, Iowa, who departed this world on September 21, 2025 at the age of 89. Venita leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Venita Merk to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie Miller (Bo) and Bertha Miller (Ward); her husband Norman Merk; and her brothers, Charles and Rex Hooton.
She is survived by: her daughters, Colleen (Donald OBrien) of Spearfish and Cyndi (Edward Brett); her granddaughter Katie of Sebastian, Florida; her daughter Lori (Aaron Petersen); her grandchildren, Alisha and Alayna; her son Alex of Audubon; and her sister Judith Miller of Audubon. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 29th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home - Audubon (515 S Division St, Audubon, IA 50025). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 29th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the same location. A committal service was held on Monday, September 29th 2025 from 2:45 PM to 3:00 PM at the Maple Grove Cemetery.
