It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Loretta Merkel of Bowdle, South Dakota, who passed away on July 10, 2020, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Loretta Merkel or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Emelia Diede (Zimmerman) and Andrew Diede. She is survived by : her husband Rudolph Merkel; her children, Lorance Merkel of Bowdle, Clyde Merkel of North Carolina, Alice Helm (Jake) of Brooksville, FL and Lois Mumford (Jack) of Farmington Hills, MI; her sister Verna Fischer of West Fargo, ND; and her nephews, Jerry Sayler, Duane Sayler, Jimmy Diede of West Fargo, Bruce Fischer of Park Rapids, MN and Allan Diede of Fargo, ND.. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lien Funeral Home