Stephen L. Merker Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Stephen L. Merker (Louisville, Kentucky), born in Cleveland, Ohio, who passed away on May 2, 2023, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephen L. Merker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Steven J. Merker and Margaret Kotich Merker; and his sister Loretta Rothgery. He is survived by : his wife Sharon Machtolff Merker; his children, Lori Stauffer (John) of Landis, NC, Russell Merker (Mary) of Eminence, KY and Karen Hughes (Alan) of Corydon, IN; his grandchildren, Grace Stamper, Ben Stamper, Max Stamper, Heather Mendez, Alanna Klotz, Daniel Hughes and Stephen Hughes; his great grandchildren, Nathan, Lilliana, Karlee Klotz and Flynn Stamper; his sister Veronica Briggs (Kelly) of Medina, OH; and his brother-in-law Robert Rothgery of Aurora, CO. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Margaret Kotich Merker Memorial Scholarship Fund at Mercy Academy, St. Vincent DePaul, or St. Joseph Children's Home.
