Merle Distel's obituary , Passed away on August 13, 2025 in Munster, Indiana

Merle Distel

August 29, 1931 - August 13, 2025 (93 years old)

Munster, Indiana

Merle Distel's obituary , Passed away on August 13, 2025 in Munster, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burns-Kish Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Share

Merle Distel

August 29, 1931 - August 13, 2025 (93 years old)

Munster, Indiana

Merle Distel Obituary

The memory of Merle Distel (Munster, Indiana), who passed away on August 13, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Adelle Distel, Delores Burke (Mervyn), Melvin Distel (Genny) and Diane Meyer (John). He is survived by: his wife Nancy Distel (O'Brien); his brother Dale Distel; his children, Debra Peterson (Robert), Sharon Gluth, William Distel (Sabrina) and Edward Distel (Arlene); his grandchildren, Christopher Gluth (Allyson), Alex Peterson, Lauren Peterson, Nicole Distel, Jordan Distel and Eoghan Distel; Zabdy.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burns-Kish Funeral Home and Cremation Services



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Merle Distel.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Merle Distel’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Sun

Aug 24

Visitation

Burns Kish Funeral Homes & Cremations - Munster
8415 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Mon

Aug 25

Funeral Mass

St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Tue

Aug 26

Burial

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

Tue

Aug 26

Graveside service

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Merle Distel and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help