Rose T. Merkley, 92, of St. Anthony
Rose T. Merkley, 92, of St. Anthony, passed away at 12:43 a.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018, at home.
She worked at the GE Plant in Huntingburg during World War Two, welding filaments for radio tubes. Later, she retired from Inwood Furniture Company.
Rose was a member of Divine Mercy Parish – St. Anthony Church, where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. She was a past president of the American Legion Post #493 Auxiliary, a member of the VFW #673 Auxiliary, the St. Anthony Community Center, and the Older American’s Center.
She enjoyed quilting and sewing, cross stitch, gardening, reading, and watching birds.
She is survived by two daughters, Lois June Wagner (Daniel) of Ferdinand and Carol Ann Kreilein (Michael) of St. Anthony; six sons, Stephen L. Merkley (Darlene) of St. Anthony, Randall A. Merkley (Sharon) of Huntingburg, Robert F. Merkley (Donnettia) of Jasper, Michael G. Merkley of Huntingburg, Kenny W. Merkley (Lisa) of Dubois and Leon K. Merkley (Karen) of Jasper; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death besides her husband was one sister, Marie Meyer; four brothers, Albert, Victor, Frank and Roman Gutgsell; and one daughter-in-law, Annette Merkley.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Rose Merkley will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in St. Anthony with burial to follow in St. Anthony Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, and from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. service time on Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Divine Mercy Parish will pray the rosary at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions made to Divine Mercy Parish or a favorite Charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
