Edward Irvin Illing "Irvin" Merkel

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• Name: Eduard Franz Merkel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352519
• Residence: 1986, 138 Dover St. S., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MERKEL, E. Irvin I.

Of 138 Dover Street S., Cambridge, on Monday, March 18, 1996, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Olga May (nee Wrigley), dear father of James I. of Barrie, Elizabeth A. (Mrs. Roger McCleary) of Regina, Sask. Also survived by two granddaughters, Jennifer A. and Jessica E. Mr. Merkel, was born in Preston and was a resident of Cambridge (P) his entire life. He was educated at Preston Public School and Galt Colligate Institute and worked at the Bank of Montrael, Canada Sand Papers Ltd., Preston Furniture Co. Ltd. and C.O.S.F. Ltd. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and a life member of Preston Masonic Lodge. Irv was a devoted and respected member and past president of the Rotary Club of Cambridge (Preston-Hespeler) and served as Club Historian, for many years. He had over 50 years of perfect attendance with the Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow, at the 3rd level. Rotary was a prominent part of Irv's life. Throughout his life he served the community he lived in, with dedication and distinction, taking on a wide range of voluntary responsibilities. A Private Family Service will take place. Interment in Preston Cemetery.

Cambridge Reporter 1996

Edward — Olga May Wrigley. Olga was born 27 Jul 1914, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. James I. Merkel
2. Elizabeth A. Merkel

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352517

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EDWARD J. MERKEL

PRESTON. Jan. 23--Illness of a months duration culminated in the death yesterday of Edward John Merkel, 72, husband of Elisabeth Illing. Born in Preston, the late Mr. Merkel, with the exception of 12 years, lived all his life here and was one of the town's better known citizens. Originally employed with the Guggisburg Furniture, the deceased was later connected with the Canadian Office and School Furniture Company. In 1890 he moved to New Hamburg where he remained for 11 years before going to Wiarton. Remaining at the latter place for a year and a half he returned to Preston. In 1902, being employed with the Canadian Office and School Furniture since that time. A member of St. Peter's Lutheran church the deceased was church councillor and treasurer of the church for a number of years and was also a member of Preston Lodge A F and A M and of the Canadian Order of Foresters. Keenly interested in baseball he was a regular attendant at local games. He was also interested in hockey. Surviving are his wife, one son. three brothers, Henry of Preston, William of Kitchener and Charles of London. The remains are at his home, 740 Hamilton street, Preston, from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2.30 pm. Interment will be made in the Preston Cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 22 Jan 1939 pg 13

Edward married Anna Elizabeth Illing 9 Dec 1896, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 1868, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1947; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Elizabeth Merkel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352518

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350462

Ernst — Mary Bauer. Mary was born CALC 24 Feb 1838, , Germany; died 11 Jun 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Merkel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350463