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In Memory of
Peter Merkus
October 30, 1941 – May 31, 2020 - Age 78

Service Summary

Family graveside service to be held at Southampton Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date at the Owen Sound Christian Reformed Church.

Obituary

Merkus, Peter passed away peacefully at his home in Southampton on Sunday May 31, 2020 in his 79th year. Beloved husband to Jane Merkus (nee Meems) for almost 60 years.

Loving father to Ben Merkus of Chesley, Lynda and her husband Eric Barber of Guelph, and Steve Merkus and his wife Wanda of Meaford. Grandfather to Brad, Rob (Laura), Jaymie, Tyler (Courtney), Mickailynn (Gage), Jameson (Andrew), Gabrielle, and Victorianne. Survived by his siblings Chris (Marg), Hennie, Betty, Hilda (Keith), Ben (Marjo), and all of their families. Remembered by all of Jane’s Family. Predeceased by his parents Berend & Elizabeth, and by his son Rick.

Family graveside service to be held at Southampton Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date at the Owen Sound Christian Reformed Church.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation.