Jerome George Merkle Obituary
We announce the death of Jerome George Merkle of Topeka, Kansas, who passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 82. Jerome will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerome George Merkle to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George O. Merkle and Evelyn Merkle (Johnson). He is survived by: his children, Jay Merkle (Christina), John Merkle (Lorie) and Carla Metcalfe (John); his grandchildren, Austin, Hunter, Jacob, Thad, Gracie, Brooke, Noah, Garrett, Shephard and Kaelyn; and his sisters, Sandra Schultz (Kurt) and Kathryn Merkle.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Christ Lutheran Church (3509 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS 66611). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Christ Lutheran Church, 3509 SW Burlingame Rd., Topeka, Kansas 66611 or to the Disabled Veterans of America, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.
