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Merkel, Joseph

Male 1880 - 1944  (63 years)

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  1. 1.  Merkel, JosephMerkel, Joseph was born 10 Dec 1880, , , , Germany; died 26 Apr 1944.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: Abt 1880
    • 1905 State Census: 1905, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
    • 1920 Census: 1920, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
    • 1930 Census: 1930, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
    • 1940 Census: 1940, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
    • Obituary: 26 Apr 1944; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    1905 State Census:
    Joseph Merkel24
    Minnie Merkel24
    Mary Merkel2

    1920 Census:
    Joe Merkel39
    Minnie Merkel39[37]
    Mary Merkel16
    John Merkel13
    Loretta Merkel11
    Gladys Merkel9 [9/12

    1930 Census:
    Joseph Merkel49
    Minnie Merkel50
    John Merkel24
    Gladys Merkel11
    Lloyd Merkel8

    1940 Census:
    Joseph Merkel59
    Minnie Merkel59
    John Merkel34
    Gladys Merkel20
    Lloyd Merkel19

    Obituary:
    Joseph Merkel 12/10/1880 4/26/1944 Post Crescent 4/26/1944 21

    Joseph married Fink, Wilhelmina Cecilia "Minnie" 4 Feb 1902, , Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA. Wilhelmina (daughter of Vinkenvleugel, Herman and Lauterbach, Anna Marie "Mary") was born 2 Aug 1879, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 May 1955; was buried , St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Merkel, Mary  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 23 Nov 1903; died 7 Aug 1996.
    2. 3. Merkel, Helen  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 29 Nov 1904; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Merkel, Agnes  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born Aft 1905.
    4. 5. Merkel, Viola  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born Aft 1905.
    5. 6. Merkel, John "Jack"  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 15 Jul 1906; died 23 Dec 1974.
    6. 7. Merkel, Loretta  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 2 Sep 1908; died 2 Jun 1970; was buried , Waukau Cemetery, Waukau, Wisconsin, USA.
    7. 8. Merkel, Gladys  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 10 Mar 1919; died 20 Nov 2008, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Resthaven Cemetery, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin.
    8. 9. Merkel, Lloyd  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 31 Aug 1921, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 31 Oct 2010, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Merkel, MaryMerkel, Mary Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Joseph1) was born 23 Nov 1903; died 7 Aug 1996.

    Other Events:

    • Death Record - Civil: possible
    • 1940 Census: 1940, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA

    Notes:

    Death Record - Civil:
    Possible need to verify dates
    Name:Mary Heckner
    SSN:398-10-4016
    Last Residence:54956 Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
    Born:23 Jan 1903
    Died:7 Aug 1996
    State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

    Name:Mary Louise Heckner
    Death Date:7 Aug 1996
    Location:Winnebago (May be abbreviated)
    Certificate:023025

    1940 Census:
    Mary Heckner37 (Divorced)
    Eileen Heckner17
    Charles Heckner15
    James Heckner13
    Clyde Heckner11

    Mary married Heckner, Fred Bef 1922; divorced Bef 1940. Fred was born 8 Jan 1893, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Mar 1965. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Heckner, Ilene  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 11. Heckner, Charles  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 8 Oct 1924; died 31 Mar 1997.
    3. 12. Heckner, Janice  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    4. 13. Heckner, Clyde  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 11 May 1928; died 24 Dec 2013, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA.

  2. 3.  Merkel, HelenMerkel, Helen Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Joseph1) was born 29 Nov 1904; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 4.  Merkel, AgnesMerkel, Agnes Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Joseph1) was born Aft 1905.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Died in Infancy

    Died:
    Died in Infancy


  4. 5.  Merkel, ViolaMerkel, Viola Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Joseph1) was born Aft 1905.

    Notes:

    Died:
    died at 6 months


  5. 6.  Merkel, John "Jack"Merkel, John "Jack" Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Joseph1) was born 15 Jul 1906; died 23 Dec 1974.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: 24 Dec 1974; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    MerkelJohn7/15/190612/23/1974 Post Crescent12/24/1974 B16


  6. 7.  Merkel, LorettaMerkel, Loretta Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Joseph1) was born 2 Sep 1908; died 2 Jun 1970; was buried , Waukau Cemetery, Waukau, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • 1940 Census: 1940, Omro, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
    • Death Record - Civil: 1 Jun 1970

    Notes:

    1940 Census:
    Harley Bunk 26
    Loretta Bunk 31
    Shirley Bunk 4
    Althea Bunk 3
    Harvey Bunk 1
    Wanda Bunk 9/12

    Death Record - Civil:
    Name: Loretta M Bunk
    Age: 61 Sex: F (Female)
    Birth Date: abt 1909
    Death Date: 2 Jun 1970
    Location: Oshk (May be abbreviated)
    Certificate: 019995

    Loretta married Bunk, Harley Bef 1936. Harley was born Abt 1914, Omro, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Jul 1966. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Merkel, GladysMerkel, Gladys Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Joseph1) was born 10 Mar 1919; died 20 Nov 2008, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Resthaven Cemetery, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: 21 Nov 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Gladys A. Nelson, Menasha, age 89, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1919, daughter of the late Joseph and Wilhelmina (Fink) Merkel. She married James Howard Nelson on June 9, 1940; he preceded her in death on November 1, 1954. She had volunteered for Winnebago County Mental Health and she also loved to play sheepshead, read and go fishing. Gladys was also an avid Packers fan.
    Gladys will be missed by her loving children: Karen Yonke, James H. (Donna) Nelson II, Nancy Nelson; 11 grandchildren: David (Janet) Yonke, Daniel (Chrystal) Yonke, Diana (Joe) Schneider, James H. Nelson III, Mike (Kerri) Svacina, Melissa Morales, Matt (Beth) Svacina, Myron Svacina, Lisa (Todd) Forseth, Andy (Laura) Kaminski, Mark (Jenny) Kaminski; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lloyd Merkel; a brother-in-law; Hank Kohler; and other relatives and friends.
    Gladys was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Nelson; a brother, Jack Merkel, two sisters: Mary Heckner and Loretta Bunk.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2008, at Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home, 312 Milwaukee Street, Menasha, with Rev. Lynn Spencer-Smith officiating.
    Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Resthaven Cemetery, Menasha. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated.
    The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Manor Care who gave Gladys hugs and kisses and also for their kindness and care. And also a special thank you to the friends she made during her stay at Manor Care.
    Martens-Laemmrich
    Funeral Home
    Menasha 920-722-8252
    www.martens-laemmrich
    funeralhome.com

    Gladys married Nelson, James Howard 9 Jun 1940. James was born Bef 1922; died 1 Nov 1954. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Nelson, Karen  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 15. Nelson, James  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 16. Nelson, Nancy  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  8. 9.  Merkel, LloydMerkel, Lloyd Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Joseph1) was born 31 Aug 1921, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 31 Oct 2010, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: 2 Nov 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Lloyd Merkel, 89, Neenah, passed away at home Sunday, October 31, 2010. He was born August 31, 1921, in Neenah, son of Joseph and Minnie (Fink) Merkel. Lloyd married Marilyn Babbitts October 3, 1953, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Menasha, and they shared a glorious 46 years of marriage, prior to Marilyn's death November 12, 1999. Lloyd was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Neenah. He served our country during WWII as a U.S. Army veteran stationed in Australia. Lloyd was employed by Marathon Corporation (American Can and James River) until his retirement. Lloyd enjoyed vegetable gardening, canning, relaxing at the cottage on Lake Poygan, and his pontoon boat.
    Lloyd will be missed by his loving family: Margaret (Gerard) Kersten and Carl (Pamela) Merkel, both of Neenah; five grandchildren Paul (Kami) Kersten, David (Tammie) Kersten, Jennifer (special friend Scott Hughes), Merkel, Justin (fiancee Amber Killian) Merkel and Jessica (special friend Eric Harwood) Merkel; four great-grandchildren: Leia, Raya, Noah and Kayla Kersten.
    Lloyd was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jack Merkel; three sisters: Mary Heckner, Loretta Bunk and Gladys Nelson; his father and mother-in-law who were a big part of the family Carl and Margaret Babbitts.
    Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at the Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial Street, Neenah with Rev. Michael L. Ingold officiating. Interment will be in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of the service. Military honors will be performed by members of the U.S. Army following the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
    Lloyd's family would like to say a special thank you to Judy, Sandie, and Penny from Home Instead Care, as well as the staff at ThedaCare at Home Hospice, especially Cari, for their loving care and comfort during Lloyd's last days.
    Kessler Funeral Home &Cremation Services Neenah. 920-722-6464 www.kesslerfh.com

    Lloyd married Babbitts, Marilyn 3 Oct 1953. Marilyn was born 28 Nov 1931; died 12 Nov 1999; was buried , St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Heckner, IleneHeckner, Ilene Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (2.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

    Ilene married Burt, Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Burt, Gail  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  2. 11.  Heckner, CharlesHeckner, Charles Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (2.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born 8 Oct 1924; died 31 Mar 1997.

    Other Events:

    • Death Record - Civil: 31 Mar 1997

    Notes:

    Death Record - Civil:
    Name:Charles D. Heckner
    SSN:395-16-2055
    Last Residence:54956 Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
    Born:9 Oct 1924
    Died:31 Mar 1997
    State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)


  3. 12.  Heckner, JaniceHeckner, Janice Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (2.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

    Janice married Foster, Clyde [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Heckner, ClydeHeckner, Clyde Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (2.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born 11 May 1928; died 24 Dec 2013, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: 27 Dec 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Clyde Heckner, age 85, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon December 24th at St. Paul Home with his loving family at his side. Clyde was born May 11, 1928 son of the late Fred and Mary (Merkel) Heckner. Clyde had a passion for taking care of his loving wife Mary Lou, whom he married on October 9, 1956. Together they enjoyed 56 years of marriage and raised two wonderful sons, Kenneth and Raymond. Clyde loved all sports, especially football. He was a big Packers and Badgers fan. He enjoyed following his grandchildren's activities whether it was football on Friday nights to music recitals and concerts at grade school and college. Clyde had a beautiful singing voice and in his earlier years recorded several 45 records. In his time at St. Paul Home Clyde could be found nearly every Friday morning participating in the weekly sing-along with residents. He worked at American Can in Neenah, retiring after 46 years in 1990. He was active in the U.S. Army Reserve, receiving an honorable discharge after 8 years of service. Clyde was an active and faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton.
    Clyde's compassion and gentleness will be sadly missed by his children, Kenneth (Faye) Heckner and their children, Craig and Jenny Heckner; Raymond (Patty) Heckner and their children, Melissa and Justin Moore and Clinton Heckner and his fiancée Kate Mongin. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou, his parents, two sisters, Eileen (Glen) Burt, Janice (Clyde) Voster and a brother Charles (Lois) Heckner. He is further survived by a sister-in-law, Geraldine (Arnie) VanHandel, a brother-in-law, Richard (Marylyn) Kohl, two sisters-in-law, Ellen Kohl and Lorraine Kohl, as well as several nieces and nephews.
    The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Monday, December 30, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 410 W. Lawrence Street, Appleton, with Rev. Jim Leary, OFM CAP officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery Appleton. Clyde's family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of service.
    The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Paul's Villa and St. Paul's Hospice (especially Lauren) for their care and compassion for their dad.
    Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29, 2013

    Clyde married Kohl, Mary Lou 9 Oct 1956. Mary (daughter of Kohl, Norman and Ertl, Louise) was born 26 Mar 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Jul 2013, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]


  5. 14.  Nelson, KarenNelson, Karen Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (8.Gladys2, 1.Joseph1)

  6. 15.  Nelson, JamesNelson, James Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (8.Gladys2, 1.Joseph1)

  7. 16.  Nelson, NancyNelson, Nancy Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (8.Gladys2, 1.Joseph1)


Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Burt, GailBurt, Gail Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (10.Ilene3, 2.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)


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