Melvin A Merkel of Largo, FL went to be with the Lord on November 11th, 2016. He was 84 years old.
A celebration of his life will be held at 7:00PM, Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Grace Connection Church, 635 64th Street South, St Petersburg, Florida with Pastor Kelley to officiate. Guests can start arriving at 6:30 PM.
Melvin died at Suncoast Hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida. He is survived by his son, Mark Merkel of Hudson, Florida; and his daughter, Mary Kay Merkel of St Petersburg, Florida.
He was born on August 9th, 1932, the eldest of two children born to August and Clara Merkel.. He was a child, a husband, a veteran, a father, a very dear friend, a scientist, an engineer, an adventurer, and a lover and caretaker of dogs and cats. He is a member of Grace Connection Church in St Petersburg, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Grace Connection Church Missions, 635 64th Street South, St Petersburg, FL 33707.
Mark and Mary Kay, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I was only 18 when I met your parents, and I kept in touch with them for forty years. I adored them both, and will remember them fondly. Hugs to you both, Dale
My sweet young man has joined his angel in Paradise. Heaven is blessed and they are missed.
Mark and Mary Kay, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. Mel and I worked together for many years, and I have many happy memories of good times shared with your Mom and Dad as members of GEEAA.
Mark and Mary Kay, my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. I worked with your dad at GE and have a lot of great memories shared with your Mom and Dad.
Mark and Mary Kay
I am shocked to hear of your dad’s death. I just had lunch with him a few weeks ago at O’Keefe’s. You two have been doubly saddened by the passing of your parents within just a few months of each other and I am so sorry.
Mel and I worked together at GE until I retired in 1985 and we have kept in touch through the years. We have bowled together, golfed together and visited mutual friends together all this time. I can’t believe he has left us so soon!
Dorothy and I send our sincere condolences, Marv
What a nice man, never without a smile. I fondly recall being on the same bowling team, L’il Guy Painters, in 1973 during my first year at the plant. He was the smoothest bowler I ever saw.
Mary,
My sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your beloved father. The legacy of how great your parents were lives on in how compassionate you are.
You are in my thoughts.
Alison