Obit: Merkel, Anton A. (1898 - 1984)
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Surnames: Merkel, Meyer, See

----Source: Marshfield News Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Tues., 4 Sept. 1984

Merkel, Anton A. (29 July 1898 - 30 Aug. 1984)

Marshfield native, Anton A. Merkel, 86, of Gurnee, Ill., died Thur. in Waukegan, Ill., following a brief illness.

Services were Sat.in St. Gilbert Catholic Church, Grayslake, Ill.

He was born July 29, 1898 in Marshfield, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad (Elizabeth Meyer) Merkel. He married Margaret See in Hewitt and they observed their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 12. He resided in Gurnee for more than 60 years and was a carpenter, retiring in 1970.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret, six daughters, three sons, and one brother, Wendelin J. Merkel of Marshfield.

He was predeceased by a son, five sisters and three brothers.