Obit: |
Merkel, Jacob (1844 - 1925) |
Contact: |
Stan |
Email: |
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org |
Surnames: |
MERKEL MODEL |
----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 12/24/1925
Jacob Merkel, father of Joe Merkel of this city (Greenwood, Clark County), passed away at the Marshfield Hospital Wednesday, Dec. 16th. His health began to fail two years ago and within the last two months he suffered two strokes of paralysis. During the past year he and his wife have been making their home here with their son Joseph Merkel and family.
Mr. Merkel, who was born in the eastern part of this state, was 81
years old. Having learned the trade of wagon maker, he entered into
partnership with his brother, John, a blacksmith, to conduct
wagonmaking and blacksmith shop, which was in a small community
near Milwaukee. Some years later they disposed of this business and
came to the section known as Weigelsdorf, near Marshfield to engage
in farming. Their places adjoined each other. In 1915 Jacob
disposed of his farm and moved with his wife to Marshfield to live
in retirement. Their home was there until last fall, when they came
to Greenwood to make their home with their son Joe.
He was married in Washington County, Wis., in 1869. His wife died
35 years ago. About two years afterwards he was married again.
Surviving him besides his wife are the following children: John C.
Merkel, Weigelsdorf Joe Mrekel, Greenwood Frank Merkel, Marshfield
Mrs. Emil Model, Butternut and Lawrence of Manitowoc. He also
leaves two brothers, John H. and Conrad Merkel, Weigelsdorf.
The deceased was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, and he was
highly respected by all who knew him. He was spoken of as a good
husband, father and neighbor, a true friend, and as one who was
ever ready to extend a helping hand to those in need or
distress.
The funeral was held from St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield at
9:00 o'clock Saturday morning.
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