Susan Beth Merkel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Susan Beth Merkel of Rowlett, Texas, born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 7, 2025 at the age of 62. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Roemen and Margaret Heesch Roemen; her brother John Roemen; and her parents-in-law, Mary Jane Merkel and Albert Anthony Merkel.
She is survived by: her husband Albert Merkel; her children, Rebecca Burkhardt (Thomas), Rachel Janovsky (Stephen), Albert John Merkel (Aubrey) and Alexander Merkel (Emilee Peña); her sisters, Lori Baumann (John), Kathy Gordon (Charles) and Karen Polzer (Tim); her granddaughters, Eleanor and Maggie Burkhardt; and her siblings-in-law, Mary Ann Shattles, Peggy Blaser, Jim Merkel (Debbie) and Don Merkel (Cindy). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
May 15, 2025
Bryan Firestone and family lit a candle
May 15, 2025
Bryan Firestone and family sent flowers
May 13, 2025
John and Karen Young planted 20 trees