JOAN I. MERKT Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joan I. Merkt. 81, of Stuart, Florida, formerly of Cedar Grove, NJ, passed away in Florida on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Joan was born in New York City on January 8, 1934 to Augusta (Petermann) and Frederick Duker. She married Theodore Merkt in 1956 and together they raised their two sons in Cedar Grove, NJ, where she remained until 2013. Joan worked for Merrill Lynch in the late 1950's and early 1960’s as a dictaphone operator and later devoted her time to her family. Joan’s husband was a US Army Captain and spent much of his career at DeGussa Corporation. She volunteered much of her time as the neighborhood canvasser for the American Red Cross Annual Funding Drive. Joan will be remembered lovingly by her family. She enjoyed playing Bingo, reading books, and watching her favorite television shows. She was an avid supporter of many animal rights organizations. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband Theodore of almost 55 years in 2011. She is survived by her loving sons Christopher Merkt and his wife Kelly of Florida and John Merkt and his wife Meropi of Denville; and her cherished grandchildren Theodore Merkt, Markos Merkt, William Hines, Kailey Donahower, Ryan Donahower. Adam Merkt, and Allison Merkt. The family will receive visitors on Monday, February 2, 2015 from 10am to 12 noon at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (For GPS use 1 Post Place). Interment will follow at a later date to be announced.

JOAN I. MERKT

January 8, 1934 - January 27, 2015