Casey Thomas Merchlewitz
June 19, 1984 - September 13, 2009

"Im gracie jean merchlewitz "

"That\'s me in gracie?"

"I am so sorry to hear about Casey. He was one of a kind. He made me laugh everytime I saw him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you have peace and serenity through these rough times You have another angel watching over you. Kim "

"Dan, Charlene, Colby, Gracie. cory chuck and booney and everyone else in the family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers...if you need anything at all i am here for you.i am so sorry for your loss, i know casey loved you all very much and i know you were all very close, i cant even tell you all the stories ive heard about you hunting together or going out togther..he will be with you watching over you. Gracie was his pride and joy, he loved her so much as everyone knows. i wish her and crystal the best, poor lil gracie wont have her daddy but he will live on through her and she will never forget her daddy.. Casey, you will be missed by sooo many, you were the best. i am very lucky to have got to know such a wonderful person, you always brang a smile to my face even on my gloomiest days. i have only great memories of you and io will cherish them forever. you were one of a kind. i could always count on you. you were the best friend to me after dylan died and i thank you for being there for me and helping me out so much, ive never had a friend like you and never will again, you and dylan are watching over and protecting us all, another gaurdian angel for us, i just wish you were still here, i still dont believe your gone, still waiting to get a text or phone call from you seeing if i wanted to go do something, feels like your just really busy and cant get time away....i will miss you so much, i am glad that i was able to get to know you, when dylan died you shared so much of your thoughts about it and how you felt i will do my best to share that with everyone. i got to know you so much and felt comfortable enough around you to tell you everything that i caouldnt tell anyone, and thats because you were such a great guy everyone felt comfortable with you, ive never trusted someone so much in ,y life. love you casey...RIP Mr. Merk!!"

"To The Family; I am sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need if you need anything please let my family know. Dan I want you to know you are in are thoughts and will be. God has taken him from his family and friends but he is know looking down on all. He will be missed and loved and in every ones thoughts and hearts. God bless you all The Austin family"

"We are sorry for your lose and are thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The Horn family"

"To the Family we are very sorry for your loss may our thoughts and prayers be with you though the hard time"

"Oh papa Merk my heart goes out to you and Charlene. He was a great kid full of piss and vinegar just like his dad, Words can't express what his loss means to the family I am sooo sorry to hear about your loss you are in my prayers!!!"

"My sympathy to the whole family. Casey was a great kid, one that will be missed . Funny how life takes its cirlcles. ( Chuckie...Cory... Colby.).dont worrry Dave will watch over him"

"I cannot put into words how saddened I am to see such a young person leave this earth. I know God has his time for everyone but it does not seem fair to take such a young father away from his little daughter (Gracie). Just know that my prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time. Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts. Into each life some rain must fall but sunshine does appear. It brings with it a rainbow and a message that is clear. Please know that you are not alone that we all hold you dear Let faith & hope into your heart and keep your memories near. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Treasure your memories of Casey forever. R.I.P. Casey Merchlewitz "

"We wish to express our condolences to the "Merchewitz Family". We are so sorry for your loss. My children spoken highly of Casey. They shared some memories with us and they had some goodtimes. Amazing how one person can touch so many lives. He will be greatly missed."

"Casey, We've all been sitting at papa Merks house with your mustang..and its a strange feeling to know that you're not either in it, or around us because you came in it. I've been with the family the whole time since we heard about what had happened. Casey, everyone misses you beyond what anyone can say. The boys are saving face and trying to be strong, but we all know you filled a very big role in all of their lives. Casey I will miss you always telling me your the cooler "Kc Merk" and I'll miss getting my ass awkwardly slapped and my head tapped. Casey you meant a lot to many people, and I don't think you realized how much your life meant to others. We all love you and miss you greatly..we'll watch over Gracie, because damn she looks like her father...and is going to need a strong support system so she can figure out how truly great her father was..you always said "Gracie never forget Dad," and she won't we'll all be there with stories and pictures to share with her...We miss you Casey...more than you'll ever know. But I got Colby's back...and you know how much I love that kid.. cause we've talked about it. you always called me his "old lady" and I'm going to miss your presence in my life..and I know you definitely left this world too early Case. So Have a Mich golden up there for us... and remember we all miss you and love you very much. We'll never forget about you and we'll all think about you everyday. Just know that we will always watch Gracie..and wont let her forget about her daddy. I made a bunch of picture boards for you and your life here.. I made one of Gracie that says "daddy's girl," I knew you'd love that one. I'm watching the family and taking care of them as much as I can. So case.... I guess this isn't goodbye, but rather a see ya later. Just know we love you and miss you greatly. Forever...For Always... No Matter What... ¢3/4 ¢3/4 ¢3/4 ..R.I.P the best Casey Merk there'll ever be"

"Our prayers an thoughts are for all of Casey's family and friends during this difficult time an tragic loss. Keep all your memories close to your heart. You have our sympathy. RIP Casey "

"I'm sorry for your loss. He was a great person and enjoyed life!! He had many friends and family that love him and will miss him, we all will. Again sorry you have to go thru this. In a way I know how the family feels, as I lost my cousin Jerry. Jerry and Casey will be watching over all of us!!! We miss you Casey!!!"

"Sorry ......I did not know Casey ..... But..remember all the good things and hold them dear to you...You weren't ready to say Goodbye....Your Family Chain Is Broken...and nothing seems the same...But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again....God needed another Angel and he choose your Casey...His Grandma and Grandpa well watch over him..Our Thoughts and prayers to Dan and the family... "

"We extended our deepest sympathy to you for your tragic loss of your loved one. Words can not express the sadness we are feeling for you. Casey will be missed by all who had the pleasure of crossing his path. May God be with you and your family. Someone once told me God doesn't give more then you can handle, trust in your faith and he shall see you all through this. I (Derek) had the pleasure of knowing Casey and had many laughs and we enjoyed giving each other grief. I will miss you Casey............... "

"My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Casey's friends and family. I will never forget his wild sense of humor. I don't think I ever remember seeing Casey without a smile on his face and that is how he shall always be remembered."

"You were always the "MERK MAN" We will never forget you. Everyone knew the kinda of person you were and we are going to miss that. You loved your daughter sooo much and you told me that everytime I talked to you. She will always know you loved her...Crystal will take good care of her. You live through her now as we watch her day by day. She is apart of you in every way!!! My thoughts are with your family at their time of loss."

"Casey was such a good person and will be missed by many. Casey loved his daughter so much--she was his everything. I am deeply saddened by his loss. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends."

"DAN, CHARLENE WE WANT YOU TO KNOW WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF CASEY WE CANT SAY WE KNOW WHAT YOUR GOING THRU BUT I THINK ONE THING YOU CAN THINK ABOUT IS WHAT A GIFT GOD TRUSTED YOU WITH HE LET YOU HAVE CASEY FOR A SHORTER TIME THAN YOU MAY HAVE PLANNED BUT AT LEAST GOD CHOSE YALL FOR HIS PARENTS. YOU WERNT MY PARENTS BUT YALL WERE REALLY GOOD FRIENDS THAT MADE PEOPLE FEEL LIKE FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU GO THRU THIS. TO HIS SISTERS AND BROTHERS THERE ISNT MUCH ANYONE CAN SAY AT THIS TIME I DO KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO LOSE A SIB ITS HARD ITS YOUR HOLE CHILDHOOD BUT JUST THANK GOD HE WAS YOUR BROTHER AND REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES IT WILL HELP. I LOVE YALL AND WILL PRAY THAT TIME WILL EASE THE PAIN.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY CASEY RIP"

"Colby~my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family as you go through this difficult time. I did not know your brother, but I remember you talking about him when I worked at the H.S. Colby, I always thought alot of you and we had alot of good laughs in Mrs.K's room. Stay strong for your family and your little niece, hold the memories close to your heart and know that alot of people are thinking of your family now and will forever. Take Care of YOU :) Mrs.Moger"

"now we have casey watching over us all. may he rest in peace and allways be remembered in our hearts and minds. my heart goes out to the merchlewitz family."

"I was saddened to hear of the tragic event that was taken place. My prayers are with Casey's family. Rachel Jacobs"

"My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Casey will be missed really bad. We was a great friend, son, and Father."

"Char, My sincere sympathy to you and all your family as you deal with such a loss. Even though I did not know your son personally I felt like I did as you talked of your kids so often. May the many memories of the past bring you comfort. Hold that grandaughter close and God be with you during this difficult time."

"DIONNE, COREY AND THE MERCHLEWITZ FAMILY, I AM SO VERY, VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR SON, BROTHER AND TO COREY ONE OF HIS BEST FRIENDS AS WELL AS HIS BROTHER. WHEN YOU LOSE SOME WHO IS SO IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE THE PAIN IS UNBEARIBLE. AND ALTHOUGH I HAD NEVER MET CASEY I HEARD DIONNE TALK OF HIM SOMETIMES. HE SOUNDED AS IF HE WERE A PERSON WHO HAD A LARGER THAN LIFE PERSONALITY. HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES AND TO EACH OTHER, AND ALWAYS TAKE THE TIME TO TELL THE PEOPLE YOU HAVE IN YOUR LIFE JUST HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU AND ARE LOVED. HANG IN THERE COREY AND I LOVE YOU MY FRIEND DIONNE."

"I cannot explain in words the sorrow that I feel for the Merchlewitz family and especially Casey's daughter. I grew up with Casey and his brothers (we were neighbors for years) and remember many good times that we had. Casey was a funny individual and could always make you laugh. Though I have not seen him in years I could never forget what it was like growing up with him in Stockton. I just wanted to say that I am very sorry for the loss of a good person in the Merchlewitz family. My family's thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Casey, it was a pleasure to have known you... R.I.P Casey Merchlewitz"

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Casey was like a brother to me and he was there when I needed him the most. He is a great friend. He will be truly missed. I love you Casey as a best brother."

"Our thoughts go out to your family. You were a great friend to all of us. We had great memories with you and your family"

"Heaven has adopted an angel! My prayers and sympothy go out to Casey's family he was a wonderful guy and would alway's be there when anyone needed him, he will truly be missed by all R.I.P Casey!"

"To the family of Casey, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son and brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."

"Bruce Sr and Bruce Jr and Maurine Canopy would like the Merchewitz Family know how sorry we are for their loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. "

"Casey will be missed greatly. Thoughts and prayers to Dan and the family."

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Casey's family and friends during this difficult time. Heaven just received another angel. RIP Casey...."

"So sorry for your Loss ......I did not know Casey as well as I did others in your family..but did meet him a few times...he was always very kind to me....and let me know how bad he felt when my brother died in the flood..... Jerry always talked about the Merk boys...Chuckie, Jerry will make sure Casey is alright ......he had a spot in his heart for all of you....it's comforting to me to know Jerry & Casey will be sitting up above watching over all of us ..... my heart goes out to Casey's daughter.......Colby , you make sure you tell her a story, everytime you see her about her Daddy....her Daddy will live through all of you.... ALL my love and prayers, Tricia Lorenz"

"Casey will be greatly missed. He was such a great person. He always there when I needed someone to talk to and that boy could put a smile on anyone's face when they were having a bad day. I feel privileged to have been able to have the good times I had with him. My thoughts n prayers go out to the Merk family and Gracie Merk. She had the best daddy a girl could've asked for!"