Ralph C. Merkel
February 7, 1928 - March 29, 2018
Ralph C. Merkel, age 90 of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away March 29, 2018 at Beaumont Royal Oak. He was born on February 7, 1928 to Egid and Gertrude Merkel in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved Husband of Mary Louise. Dear Father of Martha (Don) Hammer, Cynthia Merkel, Fred Merkel, Iretha (Robert) White, Sarah Merkel and Laura (Douglas) Pauley. Grandfather of Kateri, Angela, Christine, Rebecca, Geneva, Felicia, and Douglas. Great Grandfather of Makayla, Lilly, Joaquin, Blake, Bobby, Brooke, Natalie, Mason,Selena and Annylea Visitation will be held Wednesday April 4, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R Road, Madison Heights (one block north of 13 Mile Road on the west side of John R Road). Services on Thursday April 5, 2018, Ralph will be Instate at 9:30 am followed by a Mass at 10:00 am at St. Vincent Ferrer, Madison Heights. Burial will be held at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak, Michigan following the Mass.
Ralph C. Merkel, age 90 of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away March 29, 2018 at Beaumont Royal Oak. He was born on February 7, 1928 to Egid and Gertrude Merkel in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved Husband of Mary Louise. Dear Father of Martha... View Obituary & Service Information