Mary Merkel

On October 8, 2008, Mary E. "Elly" Merkel (nee Mueller). Beloved wife of Leo R. Merkel. Devoted mother of Mary Lee Hoffman, Jerry Merkel, Ellen Young, Greg Merkel, Lynn Davis and the late Fred Merkel. Dear sister of Jeanne Emmert. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was born in Washington, D.C. in 1923. She attended high school in Washington, D.C. During her career, she did Bookwork for Merkel Trucking. She also sold RVs at Leo's Vacation Center. She had many hobbies including puzzles and Christmas gardens.