Gilbert Jerome Merkel Obituary
The world bids farewell to Gilbert Jerome Merkel of Ypsilanti, Michigan, departing on April 8, 2026 at the age of 93. Gilbert leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gilbert Jerome Merkel to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin Merkel and Mary Merkel; his wife Grace Marie Merkel; his son Timothey Merkel; and his siblings, Mildred Smith, Edwin Merkel and Jeanette Merkel.
He is survived by: his sisters, Dorothy Bickes and Mary Kaspor; his children, Scheryll Bonderenka (Ed) and Tania Rodriguez; his grandchildren, Scott Jones, Caleb Bonderenka, Joshua Bonderenka, Charity Rodriguez, Brendi Wilkeson, Caridad Heath, Thatcher Rodriguez, Kenna Larson and Timothey Rodriguez; and his great grandchildren, Katia, Avalon, Chance, Eddie, Erynn, Benjamin, Avary, Natalie, Ryland, Rhett, Kaydi, Holly Ann and Emmet Diesel.
