Born in Trenton, Mr. Merk has been a life long resident of Lower Bucks County. He was a proud Navy veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Merk worked as a welder for Marshall Maintenance in Trenton, NJ for many years before starting his his own business, E. Merk Industrial Maintenance, also located in Trenton.
Father of the late Kevin Merk, Mr. Merk is survived by his children, Patricia Merk, Christopher Merk and Barbara Merk-Schmidt (Joseph) as well as 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services will be private.