Daniel Arthur Merkel Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Daniel Arthur Merkel (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Daniel Arthur left this world on July 31, 2024 at the age of 95, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Daniel Arthur Merkel to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Merkel and Helen Merkel (Ligman); his wife Betty; his son Douglas Merkel; and his sisters, Irene Merkel and Lorraine Catlin (Bill).
He is survived by: his daughters, Diane Knoll (Allie) of Stratford, WI, Carol Garces (Carlos) of New Berlin, WI and Sandra Benz (Randy) of Brookfield, WI; his daughter-in-law Suzy Merkel of North Carolina; his grandchildren, Sarah Dahmen (John), Adam Knoll (Angela), John Knoll (Jackie), Dan Garces (Katelan), Maria Garces (Peter Lafaivre), Casey Garces (Mary), Anthony Benz (Tiffanie Mosey), Derek Benz (Amy) and Emily Benz (Dan Tournoux); and his brother Jerome Merkel (Dorothy). He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren.
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