In Memory of

James

Rene

Raymond

Merkley

Obituary for James Rene Raymond Merkley

Merkley, James:
Passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital at the age of 69.
Beloved husband of Bev for 40 years. Loving Dad to Brian (Christine), David (Brittany), Michael, Richard and Robert. Cherished Papa to Isabella and Emily. Predeceased by his parents, Wilbert and Germaine.
James was a dedicated taxi cab owner/operator of car #2 for Waterloo Taxi for over 40 years.
James's family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Visitation will continue on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau. Family and friends are invited for a reception at the funeral home following the interment.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the St. Mary's Hospital Foundation - Cardiac Care would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for James's memorial.