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Monday, May 19, 2014
Merkle, Geunter
Guenter Merkle, 75, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Per his wishes, his body was cremated and the ashes interred at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Papich-Kuba Funeral Service assisted the family.
Published Jan. 20, 2013 in The Gazette