It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard J. Merkamp (Fountain City, Indiana), who passed away on March 28, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard J. Merkamp to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert W. Merkamp and Eva M. Wissler Merkamp; his granddaughter Olivia Jean Merkamp; his daughter-in-law Cathy Rummel; and his siblings, Erpha Lucille Baumer, Ruth Eileen Nocton and Kenneth Robert Merkamp.

He is survived by : his wife Nancy Wright Merkamp; and his children, Gary Merkamp (Donna), Tom Merkamp, David Merkamp (Tina), Stuart Merkamp (Tammi), Lori Carboneau (Mark), Julie Conrad (Kenny) and Daniel Merkamp (Courtney). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home