Shirley A. Merkel Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 31, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Shirley A. Merkel of Great Falls, Montana. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley A. Merkel to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Rinke and Annie Rinke; her husband Ervin "Merk" Merkel; her daughter Roxie Broden; and her grandson Jeffery Clark.

She is survived by: her children, Vicky Clark of Billings, MT and Rick Braaten (Lynn) of Torrey, UT; her son-in-law Jeff Broden; and her sister Mavis. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schnider Funeral Home

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November 5, 2023

Sarah Gladue wrote a sympathy message

“Shirley was a great woman A great person all around. She was so loving and caring I couldn't wait to get to work to see her most days she was my absolute favorite I would sit and talk to her about whatever most of the time she forget but I try to help her remember I wish I would have seen this sooner I would have came to her funeral she raised a wonderful family and it was time for her to go be with God Rest in Peace Shirley. Sarah k.”

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