Chase Andrew Merchlewitz
November 26, 1988 - October 11, 2017

" Our sincerest condolences to you, TJ, and Becky, and to your entire family."

"Chase was a very good friend to my son. Whenever he came to visit he had that huge grin (smile) that I will never forget. This summer he drove up in that little smart car with that grin. He said, I love this car it's fun. He had to take Jacob for a ride in it. He will be missed around here that's for sure. RIP Chase, we love you."

"So sorry for your loss."

"I have wonderful memories of Chase when I had him as a student in the Lewiston/Altura Elementary School. He was always up beat and smiling, just like in the picture accompanying his obituary. Rest in peace, my dear friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS. How sad and The Heartbreak ,For Everyone, Chase We will forever MISS Your Smile, And Always Happy Face no Matter What You were going Through, We had a Rocky start, But I'm am happy to Say the Path we took, The Forgiveness and Friendship We had Meant More Then ANYTHING, You taught Us to Accept, LOVE and Move on, I just Wished you Had Snuck over MORE often, Your Parents Raised a Wonderful Young Man! I'm going to Miss your Awesome cooking skills, Especially our Homemade Pizza get Togethers... and Talking and Catching up with Every exciting ADVENTURE You would be Going on.... Hugs To Your Family... Forever in our Hearts and Always on My Mind, ? Heidi & Al Bagniewski & Kids... To Barb, Frank ,& The Entire Family ,We are So Sorry, He loved His Family so Much, And he was Always there to Help me Understand and Accept No Matter what, "

"I am sorry for your whole family Barbara. My God be with you and be by your side. "

"Dear Chase If I would of wrote your obituary it would of read: Chase Merchlewitz 28 died suddenly doing something he loved, playing at a casino. He is the son of Barb and Frank Merchlewitz of Stockton, Mn. He is survived by 13 brothers and sisters. Billie(Don)Dittrich of Waumandee, Bobbie (Mark) Stone of Lewiston, Frank Jr.(Shelly)Merchlewitz of Winona, Amy(Rob) Boutellle of Lewiston, Trampus(Becky),Josh (Shannon)Merchlewitz both from Winona, Jwana (Josh)Slavin St. Charles, Misty (Blaise) Sass of Lansboro, Buckly (Heather)Merchlewitz of Lewiston, Codi (David) Fenstermacher of Lady Smith, Camie (Eric) Black of Winona Hunter(Mandy) Merchlewitz of Winona and Stormie(Earl) Greiner of Stockton. You had many nieces and nephews. Chase had many jobs during his short life from working in fast food, security to have=ing a lead position at the new Winona Arbys. Chase life was cut short by choices no one could of prevented but himself. He will be remembered by many by how helpful he could be by taking his nieces and nephews to a movie or house sitting or helping run an errand. May he be at peace now and be forever playing bingo in heaven. Chase will be laid to rest at the Stockton Cemetary on 10/14/17 with a private family gathering afterwards."

"So sry for your loss prayer"

"Chase you had my heart from the very start I don't know how to live without you, it's not fair that you were taken way to soon, I will miss our fights and our quick ability to make up an know we always had each other in the end. You made my life better I will love you Forever Chase Merchlewitz "

"Hello. Im Marlene Shaw-Kostuck. I worked at Fastenal for 10 years and met quite a lot of the family. I happened to meet Chase on the Treasure Island bus and sat by him. We spoke all the way up to Red Wing. I only met him once and truly sorry for your loss. I remembered him because he was a very personable individual and kind as well. Once again im sorry for your loss. "

"I used to work with Chase at the candy factory. He had a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends."

"We are so very sorry for your loss."

"Our prayers and sincere condolences to the Merchlewitz family. Chase you were a great friend! a person definatley worth meeting and knowing"

"Chase where do I start. We go back all the way to your sophomore year in high school. Ill never forget the first time u skipped school and we went to mall of America. Or your first car u let me and Shannon drive. You were the brother I never had but always wanted. My right hand man who I always turned to. I never thought you'd be one to go so soon. I was so proud of how far you'd come lately in life and this is all like a bad dream. I wish I could of been home more during your struggles lately. I love u buddy and am lost without u"

"Will miss him! He was a great guy. Hard worker...Will miss seeing him at Arby's!!"

"Chase, Since we were babies we were tied At the hip. And we never lived down us smooching in our diapers. Some higher power took you too soon. But I have a whole plethora of memories of us from knee high to adults. Thanks for always walking the tracks with me and being a good friend. "

"You left us way too soon. We will have many memories with you. Chase you were like our family. Watch over my girls and me. We love you chase. "

"Wow Chase where do I start? We were good friends. Had a lot of good times together! This really doesn't seem real at all. I just talked to you the other day and now you're gone :( I love you man! R.I.P. "