Birth date: May 7, 1926 Death date: Feb 22, 2011
Roger Merkey, age 84, passed away Tuesday morning at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence following a brief illness. He was born in Manistee, MI on May 7, 1926 the youngest, of two sons to William and Ella (Haase) Merkey. Following Read Obituary
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.##imported-begin##Mark and Michelle Eisenbarth##imported-end##
Merkey family,
I am so saddened to read about the passing of your Dad. He and your Mom were such happy, cheerful people. Always seemed to have a smile for everybody. Your Mom always had a warm cup of coffee waiting for me when I came to pick Gary up for work (and he was ALWAYS late...LOL) Your Dad always managed to put a smile on MY face. He use to make me laugh when he stopped at Hradsky Bros. while driving that jeep that had a half barrel of beer canister as it's "fuel tank." No need for a fuel gauge, just pulled the hot dog stick that ran from the top of the barrel to the bottom. "Worked like a charm" he always said, "and didn't cost much either !"
Again, so sorry for your loss. If there's anything we can do for you please let us know.
--Rob & Cathy Morin##imported-begin##Rob & Cathy Morin##imported-end##
Dear Brenda and Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers following the passing of your father. May you now experience God's consoling presence during this time of loss and may Roger rest in peace.
Ruthie Seng##imported-begin##Ruthie Seng##imported-end##
so sorry for your loss my father merwin allways talked highly of his frendship with roger and i remenber summer camping with our familys at silver lake kim erickson##imported-begin##kim erickson##imported-end##
Dear Merkey Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your parents were wonderful people. I always enjoyed my yearly visit with your Dad. He was so proud of all of you. I am going to miss our visits. He had a lot of wisdom and was fun to learn from. I know he will always be with you.##imported-begin##Peggy Rayner##imported-end##
My sympathy to the family on your loss. I worked with Roger for many years at GTE (Verizon). His knowledge and helpfulness were missed for many years after he retired.##imported-begin##Leo Deuster##imported-end##
The Merkey family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a great guy and he will leave a big hole in your hearts. He will be greatly missed.
I enjoyed working with him at the phone company.##imported-begin##Bonnie (Gundy) Muttart##imported-end##
Roger was one of the nicest people I have ever met. We spent many an hour talking over the years I have known him .. We had coffee once a month or so , for the last 20 years .He would come to my shop & always brought my favorite pastry with him ( he said it was in exchange for the cup of coffee)... He was a great friend & always interesting to talk to.
I am going to miss him terribly ...##imported-begin##Richard Kozal ##imported-end##
I was sad to see the passing of yor fathe, another former switchman from GTE M. Erickson died this pst week also. My father was Charlie Lillie he was a 40yr switchman also, working all those years with your father. They were all very great friends and I remember them all so well. My father loved those good ole days at GTE! They are now all together again with that work family, they di love to talk. Your father is with yor mother and will always look after you all. I am so sorry for your loss, memories are wonderful!!##imported-begin##Ginann (Lillie) Green##imported-end##
My sympathy to the family on your loss. I worked with Roger for many years in the switchroom at Verizon, then GTE. He was always in a good mood and quick to smile. I have often thought about him when I was visiting Muskegon, but never go a chance to visit.##imported-begin##Ric Holmes##imported-end##
