James Leon Merkle Obituary
In loving memory of James Leon Merkle of Kalamazoo, Michigan, who departed this world on June 14, 2025 at the age of 84. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Leon Merkle to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Merkle and Beulah Merkle; his daughter Angela; and his siblings, Don, Bob and Sharon Reichwald (Bell Merkle).
He is survived by: his wife Janice Merkle (Tiller); his children, Jim (Kim), Bret (Liz), Marria Ouzoonian (Brendon), Robyn Smith (Josh) and Kristyn; and his grandchildren, Nathan Sarles (Tamara), Zach, Andrew (Maddy), Matt Ouzoonian, Trevor, Cody Smith (Paige), Zoey Rosato and Zander VanderZouwen.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Kairos Dwelling, (https://www.kairosdwelling.com) a non-profit home for the terminally ill that took exceptional care of Jim in his last week of life.
