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Merlin J. Riedl
1922 - 2007
Merlin
J. Riedl, 85, of Watertown, passed away at his home on
A Mass
of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday at
Visitation
will be at the church on Wednesday from
Memorials
may be directed to St. Henry Catholic Church or the charity of one's choice.
The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown is in charge of
arrangements.
Merlin
was born in the town of Ixonia on
Merlin
had been employed by various contractors for numerous years. In 1954, he and his brothers formed the Riedl
Brothers Home Construction Company in Watertown, which was in business for
more than 20 years. He then worked for
the Watertown school system in the maintenance department for 15 years,
retiring in October 1986.
Merlin
was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown, Branch No. 120 Catholic
Knights of Wisconsin and a former member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a former charter member of the
Richwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, a life member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post No. 3709 of Watertown, a life member of the Disabled American
Veterans and a member of AARP. He served in World War II
in Germany, receiving the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars for
action. Merlin had also been a prisoner
of war in Germany.
He
enjoyed traveling, boating, fishing, wood crafts and playing cards. Merlin was also a regular blood donor,
donating 14 gallons.
Survivors
include his daughters, Patricia (John) Bredow of
Watertown and Dianne (Paul) Klarkowski of Oconomowoc;
a son, Michael (Jean) Riedl of Oregon; four grandsons; two granddaughters, four
great-granddaughters, three great-grandsons; a brother, Leon (Lorraine) Riedl
of Watertown; a sister, Margaret (Herbert) Schroedl
of Jefferson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was
also preceded in death by his brothers, Edwin, Norbert, Clarence and Sylvester,
and his grandson, Jason Bredow.
The family
would like to express their appreciation to Rainbow Hospice and the Visiting
Angels for their wonderful care provided during Merlin's illness.
Hafemeister
Funeral Home
Cross references:
Riedl, Merlin 1933,
First Communion
Riedl, Merlin 1937,
Graduation class
History of Watertown,
Wisconsin