With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wilma C. Ertel of Waterloo, New York, born in Atlanta, New York, who passed away on July 7, 2022 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, William Abeel and Leona Abeel (Snyder); her former life partner George Merkle; her husband Albert Ertel; and her sons, Ronald and Daniel Merkle.

She is survived by : her children, George Merkle (Betty), Joan Hamelinck (Ed) and William Ertel (Antionette). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family, as well as her dear friends and neighbors.

For those wishing, donations in memory may be made to Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 E. River St., Waterloo, NY 13165 or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.

Suggested donation : American Heart Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doran Funeral Home Inc