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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