Matthew moved to Placerville in 1971 where he attended Schnell Elementary School, Sierra Ridge Elementary School, Markham Middle School and El Dorado High School. He excelled at Football and wrestling. He was the captain of the football team his Junior and Senior year.
Following High School, he entered the United States Marine Corp. where he served 4 years and was honorably discharged as a Lance Corporal and earned a degree in Avionics Electrics. He went on to work for American Airlines and Reno Air before going to Truckee Tahoe Airport District as Airport Supervisor of El Dorado County.
He is survived by his mother, Laura Janeane Mergen; Beloved Wife, Glynis "Sissy" Mergen: stepson Aaron Churchill; Grandfather to Kierra and Kalina; cherished sisters Susan Mergen, Patty Turnskey and Kathy Ryan.
Matthew was loved by many family and friends. His Father, Michael John Mergen served with El Dorado County Sheriff's Department for 31 years and retired as Lieutenant of the Detective Division/Homicide.
Matthew will be laid to rest with his father in Cedarville, California. They were avid outdoorsmen, the loved hunting and fisherman.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelofthepinesfunerals.com for the Mergen family.
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