Dorcas Merchant Obituary
The family announces the passing of Dorcas Merchant in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 29, 2026. Dorcas, born on November 25, 1945, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorcas Merchant to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Garland Merchant and Rachel Merchant; her husband Roger R. Regelbrugge; her stepson Kurt J. Regelbrugge; and her son-in-law Kevin Phillips.
She is survived by: her children, Christiane Regelbrugge Felts (Jason) of Charlotte, Lauren Regelbrugge Tunnell (Paul) of Atlanta, Georgia and Roger R. Regelbrugge Jr. (Kate) of Charlotte; her grandchildren, Blair and Charlie Felts; her brothers, Gary Merchant of Charlotte and Frank Merchant (Jean) of Charlotte; and her stepchildren, Anita Regelbrugge Saurer (Curt) of Montross, Virginia, Laurie Regelbrugge Phillips of Montross, Virginia, Craig J. Regelbrugge (Stewart) of Montross, Virginia, Marc E. Regelbrugge (Trudy) of Folsom, California and Jon C. Regelbrugge (Roberta) of Idyllwild, California.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made in memory of Dorcas to Holy Angels (https://www.holyangelsnc.org) of Belmont, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., PO Box 710, Belmont, NC 28012; 704-825-4161.
