Robert W. Merdler, 78, of Saginaw passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison 6th Floor ICU after a lengthy illness. His wife was his caregiver for over four years.
He was born in Saginaw on January 25, 1942 to Henry and Miriam (Rothner) Merdler.On August 6, 2000 in Saginaw he married Lillian Cook Chisholm after courting her for 11 years. Robert attended Webber Junior High and was active in their amateur radio club. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1960. He attended Bay City Junior College and then attended Delta College.
He was a licensed HAM radio operator with the American Radio Relay League most of his life. His call letters were K8AQA. He enjoyed working with electronics and later building his own computers. Robert worked at Saginaw County starting in the maintenance department and worked his way up to the Saginaw County Emergency Service Coordinator.
Robert is survived by his wife Lillian; his brother. Michael Merdler; his sister Margo (Robert) Walker; Step-son Scott (Gennine) Chisholm; Step-granddaughter Jackie (Joe) Lamont; Sister-in-laws Edna Cook; Cheryl Cook; Chris (Kevin) Lombard; Valerie (Scott) Snyder; Michele (Ray) Rettig and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Ruth Cook; brothers-in-laws David Cook and Allen Cook.
Due to the limitations imposed by the Coronavirus, a memorial service will be held in Saginaw at a later date. Family services will be held on Saturday April 11, 2020 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Burial will follow at North Star Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family to be determined at a later date.
Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.