It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter on April 10, 2010 at home in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Susanne Merk( nee Sachs). Son of the late Theresia and Johann Merk and survived by sister Rita in Germany. Father of Thomas, Oliver(Karen) and Christopher(Julia) and grandfather of Andrew. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 2-5 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church(39 Green Lane, Thornhill, Ontario). Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation.