Norma Merkel
May 11, 2021
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Norma Lee Merkel, a life-long resident of Des Moines, died on May 11, 2021 at the age of 88.
Norma was born in Des Moines on Aug 13, 1932 to Vera and William (Fred) Edmundson. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950, and then attended Drake University. She married LeRoy Merkel on October 3, 1954. They built a house on the Southside, where they raised two children and remained there for rest of her life. Norma worked at Northwestern Bell for over 20 years. After her retirement, she began her favorite job - being a Grandma. She had four grandchildren, which she adored. She loved to travel everywhere. Her favorite trips were to Hawaii with her grandkids, and usually including building sandcastles.
Norma is survived by her loving husband, LeRoy; daughter and son-in-law, NorRae and Greg Spohn; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Cindy Merkel; four grandchildren, Michael Spohn, David Spohn, Andria Keadle, and Chase Merkel; and brother, William “Bill” Edmundson.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to UnityPoint Hospice- Des Moines in loving memory of Norma.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Michael Clark
05/15/2021
Dear LeRoy and family,
Our condolences for Normas passing. I cherish my time growing up with her. She was a second mother and the earliest example to me of a woman successfully balancing working outside the home and taking care of all of us inside it. She lives within all she touched and we are all the better for her continued presence. May she rest now in peace.
Love,
Michael
Dick and Rita Peltz
05/14/2021
Dear Leroy and family,
We want to express our sympathy on the passing of Norma. We have many fond memories of her stopping in to see you at work and always saying hello and showing concern for us.
Sending prayers and blessings to you during this sad time. Her loving memories will keep you strong.
Rita and Dick
Karen & Mike Kenline
05/14/2021
LeRoy and family, We are so sorry to hear of Normas passing, we all know shes where we all hope to be some day. Please know shes in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Karen & Mike Kenline
Kimberly Savoie
05/13/2021
I wanted to give my condolences to the family of Ms Norma , She was an absolute Angel here on earth and is most definitely and Angel looking down upon us all . I really enjoyed the time I was able to spend with her and also having the please of meeting her family . She will be greatly missed by all who knew her . I can say she definitely had an impact on my life . Prayers to you all Leroy , Nor Rae , Greg , Mark and Cindy and Chase .. and the rest of the family I didnt get a chance to meet . I love you all and Ms Norma I will never forget you and will see you again some day . R.I.P Sweet Angel .