Richard W. Merkel Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-20T14:00:00
End: 2025-06-20T15:00:00
Location: Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard W. Merkel (Ramsey, New Jersey), whose life came to an end on June 16, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Merkel and Walter Merkel. He is survived by: his wife Georgia; his children, Jennifer (Gregg), Jason (Julie Ann) and Josh (Angela); and his grandchildren, Greer, Gehrig, Remy, Jack, Luke, Finnegan and Hudson.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Seeing Eye: https://seeingeye.donorsupport.co.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Van Emburgh-Sneider Funeral Home

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June 20

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Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home
109 Darlington Ave, Ramsey, NJ 07446

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June 20

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Christ the King Cemetery
980 Huron Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

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