LeRoy Joel Merkling

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September 27, 1937 ~ April 26, 2025

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LeRoy Joel Merkling, 87, died on April 26, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1937, to the
late William and Celia Herwers Merkling in Pierz, Minnesota. LeRoy was a veteran of the
United States Airforce. He was a faithful parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
and was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 30 years.In addition to his parents LeRoy was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Nancy Merkling, sisters, Valaria Thompson and Cecilia Lindsley, and a brother, Gilbert Merkling.

Leroy is survived by his children, Mark (Lisa) Merkling, Grace (Scott) Summers-Knudsen, and Catherine Kallatch, grandchildren, Hannah Morgan, Austin Merkling, Matthew Godan, Nyomi Godan, Jessica Sanders, Nicholas Kallatch, Amanda Nusse, and Joshua Holuna, great-grandchildren, Zaine Morgan, Ryker Holuna, Sophia Nusse, Kaiden Godan, Kerrigan Godan, Cortana Godan, Caspian Godan, and Leo Rempp, brothers, Dennis Merkling and Bert Merkling,
and a sister Alice Meger.

A funeral Mass will be held at 12 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic
Church in Danville. The Celebrant will be Father Danny Schwendemen. The pallbearers will be
the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will be from 10 am to 12 pm prior to the service. Burial will
follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sts. Peter
and Paul Catholic Church.

Services

Visitation: May 2, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church
117 W. Main Street
Danville, Kentucky 40422

https://ssppdanville.org/

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Mass: May 2, 2025 12:00 pm

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church
117 W. Main Street
Danville, Kentucky 40422

https://ssppdanville.org/

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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in LeRoy Joel Merkling 's name.

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church

117 West Main Street

Danville,

Kentucky

40422

ssppdanville.org

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  1. Leroy was devoted to Nancy, a good friend, dedicated Christian, and Knight of Columbus.
    He will be missed by many.

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  2. Bill and Marla Harris Leroy was our neighbor. He was a beautiful friend a godly example you could be real with Leroy you could be yourself. He always loved deeply. That’s why we became friends cause we trusted each other could say anything you feel comfortable. He was truly an example of what a neighbor should be and friend miss him dearly already until we see each other again. Love you, Leroy.♥️

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  3. I met Leroy through my Sister Marla and my brother in law Bill……. And even though our meeting was long distance through video chat I could tell right away that Leroy was an Old School Gentleman and a man of Faith…. I felt honored to chat with him again the day before he left us to go home to our Lord….. Fly high Leroy♥️

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  5. Leroy was such a kind and caring person. He will be missed by so many, and I will miss seeing him in church or our chance meetings in Walmart. My prayers are with his family.

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  7. Lee Roy was one of the nicest guys that I have ever met. We went to some of the boyle county away football games together.

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  8. I only knew LeRoy just a few days but he brought so much joy to my life. He would tell me about how his wife would make cinnamon rolls to wake him up in the mornings. What a blessing it was to know him , even that short time. Rest

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  9. Leroy was a Gentle, Kind & true Christian Man. He had unwavering
    Faith, loved his Church & Parishioners, but mostly his undying
    Love for his wife Nancy. If you needed prayer Leroy would
    add you to his daily long Rosary list of names.
    What a sweet Gentleman! I will deeply miss my friend, but his
    journey on earth has ended and now in the house of
    the Lord & reunited with his Loving Nancy.

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  10. Lisa (Amy) Dean Millwood. Daughter of Mildred Schamal Dean, Leroy’s first cousin. My mom always spoke highly of Leroy. She always said what a kind hearted and nice man he was. I am, as well as my 4 siblings, very sorry for your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all…

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  11. Lee and Nancy were our very good friends when we lived in Grayslake, Illinois. Weekend games of double penocle with the four of us, often with babies dozing on blankets on the floor beside us, along with ‘help when needed’ among friends. Lee even helped my husband hand dig a waterline in to our Lake Superior cabin. Always helpful and caring, a wonderful example of how we all should be. Rest in Jesus, see you again one day.
    Bonnie Peacock

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