Earl Robert Merling Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Earl Robert Merling Jr. of Sterling Heights, Michigan, who passed away on March 5, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earl Robert Merling Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Sr. and Marie; and his siblings, Lois Thomas (Ron), Carl (Marge) and Ray.
He is survived by: his wife Gloria; his children, Denise Bell (Andy), Charisse Trottier (Mark), Michelle Hedrick (John Vichinsky) and Laura Merling (Calum MacRae); his grandchildren, Andrew (Justin), Alicia (Tim), Alana (John), Mark (Jennifer), Monica and Todd; his great grandchildren, Aidan, Sadie, Maxwell, Wesley, Everly, Maxine, Olive and Hazel; and his brother Richard.
In lieu of flowers. Memorial contributions are appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Rd #100, Southfield, MI 48033 (https://www.alz.org.).
