and three grandchildren for fifteen years. Cal led an active life in Ambler playing golf and attending the many swim meets, field hockey games, and regattas that his grandchildren participated in. Cal is predeceased by his parents Clara and Joe Merkle (Harvey, IL), as well as his sister Florence Nist (Homewood, IL) and brother Robert Merkle (Boston, MA). He is survived by his son Terry (Karen) Merkle and three student grandchildren Devon (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine), Ariene (Fordham University), and Taylor (Temple University) as well as many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Upper Dublin Lutheran Church on Thursday, August 10 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler, PA 19002. Photos and tributes may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com