Kenneth R. Merkamp, age 84, of Richmond, died Thursday evening (September 14, 2006) at Reid Hospital.� He was born in Abington Township on March 31, 1922 to Robert and Eva Wissler Merkamp and had lived here all of his life.� He was a farmer and a member of Holy Family Church.� He was also a member of the Farm Bureau and the National Farmers� Organization.� His wife of 61 years, Alma Merkamp, died April 2, 2005.

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Survivors include sons - Malcolm Merkamp of Centerville,

John Merkamp of Centerville;

Daughters - Brenda Radford of Greens Fork,

Marie Camden of Big Springs, Texas;

Brother - Richard Merkamp of Richmond;

Sisters - Ruth Nocton of Williamsburg,

Erpha Baumer of Centerville

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19 Grandchildren

20 Great Grandchildren

1 Great Great Grandchild

Nieces & Nephews

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A daughter, Norma Darrah, is also deceased.

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A prayer service will be held at 9:30 am on Monday (September 18, 2006) in Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary followed by Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Holy Family Church.� Burial will be in Saint Andrew Cemetery.� Friends may call on Sunday (September 17, 2006) from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.� www.riggle-waltermann.com

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