Robert Merkel Obituary
The memory of Robert Merkel of Saline, Michigan, who passed away on August 19, 2025 at the age of 99, 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 parents, Max Merkel and Agnes Merkel (Huber); his in-laws, George and Kathryn "Katie" Genin (O'Connor); his siblings, Rueben Merkel, Eugene Merkel, Dick Merkel, John "Jack" Merkel, Dolores Seger (Dennis), Kathleen Barbour (Robert) and Rose "Rosie" Walsh; and his stepgrandson Andrew Walton (Andy).
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth "Betty"; his children, William "Bill" Merkel of Menominee, MI, Jane Merkel of Northville, MI, Ann Walton (John) of Marshall, MI and Sue Merkel of Ann Arbor, MI; his grandsons, Benjamin "Ben" Walton of Kalamazoo, MI and Alexander "Alex" Walton of Bloomfield Hills, MI; his stepgranddaughter Emily Walton of Loveland, CO; and his siblings-in-law, Tessie Merkel of Marshfield, WI and Pat Walsh of Marshfield, WI..
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Robert "Bob" Merkel Mentor Recognition Fund (https://meatscience.org).
