Joe Fred Merklein Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joe Fred Merklein of Pocatello, Idaho, who passed away on November 6, 2021 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer F. Merklein and Blodwin Jane Merklein; his grandparents, Joseph A. Seibert and Olwien Siebert; and his former wife Aliene Gonzales.

He is survived by: his former spouse Aliene Kay Marching; his daughter Janie Rodriquez (John) of Pocatello, ID; his grandson Luis Rodriquez of Pocatello, ID; and his great grandchildren, Lucias, Gabriella and Raiden of Pocatello, ID..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilks Funeral Home

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Nov 15

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Wilks Colonial Chapel
2005 S 4th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201

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Nov 15

Funeral service

Colonial Chapel
2005 S 4th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201

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Nov 15

Graveside service

Mountain View Cemetery
1520 S 5th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201

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