Anton E. Merder Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Anton E. Merder of Jasper, Indiana, who passed away on February 2, 2026 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anton E. Merder to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilfred Merder and Catherine Merder (Knust); his wife Marlene Merder (Brosmer); and his siblings, Martha Esmeier, Carol Kempf and Steven Merder.
He is survived by: his children, Danielle Schnell (Lee) of Celestine, Dana Berger (Tim) of Jasper, Dean Merder (Donna) of Santa Claus and Dwain Merder of Jasper; his siblings, Greg Merder of Jasper, Mark Merder of Jasper, John Merder of Jasper, Jane Mosby of Jasper and Brenda Huitron of California; his grandchildren, Devon Merder (Taylor), Delany Smith (Caleb), Shelby Farwig (Augie), Carly Merder (Luke), Riley Merder, Colten Berger, Chloe Billa (Nate), Corbyn, Maddox, Raynie and Kinley Schnell; and his great grandchildren, Mya, Walker, Ivy, Wyatt, Dawsyn, Zuri and Thea.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 13th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the St. Joseph Church (1029 Kundeck St, Jasper, IN 47546). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, February 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Jasper (1029 Kundeck St, Jasper, IN 47546). A Mass was held on Friday, February 13th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (1029 Kundeck St, Jasper, IN 47546). A burial was held on Friday, February 13th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Fairview Cemetery (1020 Kundeck St, Jasper, IN 47546).
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