Ronald R. Merkel, Sr. was born in Wood Ridge NJ, on January 14th 1941. He was a child performer, part of the Merkel Trio Acrobatic Team, with his twin sisters Barbara and Betty. Ron resided in Emerson, NJ for 40 years, where he and his wife Diane raised their four sons, Ron Jr, Darrell, Joe and Glenn. He worked for Ceco Corporation, as a District Superintendent, for 34 years and was a member of the NYC Carpenters Union, Local #157.
In 2003, he and his wife moved to Greentown, Pennsylvania, in the Lake Wallenpaupack Region of the Pocono mountains, to enjoy retirement. No matter where he lived, his house was always open to anyone who wanted to stop by and spend some time. This was one of his greatest enjoyments, spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Diane; sons Ron Jr. and his wife Colleen Merkel nee Oates, Darrell, Joseph and his wife Shannon Casey and Glenn as well as grandchildren Mackenzie, Aidan, Reese, Riley and Keira Merkel. Ronald is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Florence nee Proske, brother Richard Merkel and sisters Barbra Trader and Betty Wright.
Family will receive relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood NJ on Friday, August 25th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a funeral service at 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Woundedwarriorproject.org in his honor.
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