Merlin Alvin Zietlow Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Merlin Alvin Zietlow of Edgar, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Merlin left this world on November 15, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Zietlow and Hilda Zietlow (Schultz); his siblings, Janette Zietlow, Lorna Zietlow, Esther Bargender, Wilfred Zietlow and Donald Zietlow; his brother-in-law Anthony Kraft; and his nephew-in-law Craig Knutsen.
He is survived by: his sister Joann Kraft; his sister-in-law Darlene Zietlow; and his sibling's children, Christine Berenz (Jerry), Barbara Krueger (Scott), Karen Czechowicz (Gary), Ron Bargender, Daniel Kraft (Sheila), Michael Kraft (Sharon), Jeffery Kraft (Ann) of Edina, MN, Stacie Merkel (Shannon), Merrill, Debra Knutsen, Pamela Gresens (Hugh) and Denise Kapke (David) of Sugarland, TX..
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (301 Elm St, Athens, WI 54411). A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church, PO Box 95, Edgar, WI 54426.
