Robert “Bob” Francis Merkel
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A visitation for Robert “Bob” Francis Merkel, 77, Lawrence will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. He passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Merriam, KS.
Bob was born April 15, 1940 in Mound City, KS the son of Lawrence “Larry” and Mildred (Harris) Merkel.
He served his country in the United States Marine Corp from 1959 – 1963.
He was a police officer for the Lawrence Police Department retiring in 1988 after 25 plus years of service.
He married Marjory Munger December 1, 1967 in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his sons, Jeff Merkel, Stephens City, VA, Robert Merkel, Benton, AR, and Cindy Lester, Eudora, KS; grandchildren, Devin, Amanda, Kyle, Brittne, Snyder, Morgyn Luse, Travis, Austin, Tyler, Bradley, Miranda, Kiersten, AJ, and Wyatt; and siblings, Jim Robinson, and George Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bill Merkel, and sister, Georgia Jessup.
Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2 and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Dear Marjory and family, I am so sorry to learn of Bob’s death. I pass your home every time I go into town, and I have often seen the two of you in your yard. Your sister Dorothy is in Round Table with me, and I knew your mother years ago. She was a friend of my mother’s. Jim and I live in Dr. Kunc’s old house at the deadend of 1082 Road. The write-up about Bob’s life sounds like he led a great life with many important contributions to our world. Please accept my condolences. When you feel up to it, give me a call, 842-6313, and we can talk about whether or not you might enjoy being a part of Round Table. I will be thinking of you.
Marjory & Family, we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing.. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this trying time.
Marge and family,
so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Mom was asking about him the other day. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I do remember a story mom likes to tell of when Bob was little and mom babysat the kids.
Marjory and Family;
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. I enjoyed my time working with him on the Police Dept. and simply knowing him as a person. He was a good friend
Marjory and Family,
So sorry for your loss. No matter how much time we have with our loved ones, it is never enough.