Herbert William Merkel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Herbert William Merkel in Thibodaux, Louisiana, born in Carmine, Texas, who passed away on August 25, 2022, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Herbert William Merkel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob Joseph Merkel and Emma Arndt Merkel; his siblings, Ludwig, Jacob, Theodore, August, Carl, Emmalin Merkel and Bertha M. Pfeiffer; his wives, Imogene Macat and Ernestine Merkel; and his close friends, Rosemary Scott and Mabel Eiserloh.
He is survived by: his children, Delphine Merkel (Frances) of New Ulm, TX, Bonnie M. Champagne (Larry) of Thibodaux, LA and James Merkel (Elizabeth) of Greenville, NC; and his grandchildren, Delta Kolajajak (Richard), Jared Champagne, Aaron Merkel, Deanna Scheffer (Stephen), Jeff Champagne, Stephanie Del Rio (Terry) and Jacob Merkel (Becca). He is also survived by 8 great- grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, as well as old and new friends.
In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to Maison Bienvenue's Activities Fund or a charity of your choice in his name.
