Patricia A. Merkel Obituary
In loving memory of Patricia A. Merkel (Bettendorf, Iowa), who departed this world on February 15, 2026 at the age of 94. Patricia leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Erling and Zella Erling (Birney); her husband Don; her sister Rosemary Suiter; her son-in-law Ronald Christner; and her grandson Joshua Schroeder.
She is survived by: her children, Carolyn Christner of LeClaire, DeWayne Merkel (Annie Stahle) of Bettendorf and Brenda Meland (Jim) of Northwood, Iowa; her grandchildren, Jenny Cary (Terry), Brian Merkel (Amanda), Beth Elmore (Alex) and Lindsay Meland; and her great grandchildren, Abby, Justin, Kaitlyn, Carter, Payton, Leah, Madison and Aidan.
Memorials may be made to the family.
