ROBERT MERKLE, age 89. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (nee Cook); loving father of Patricia Podolski (deceased), Laura Ertle (John), Deborah Hotovy (Gary), Kathleen Albany and Kimberly Bolger (Butch); cherished grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of many; dearest brother of James and Ruth Althans-Peterson (both deceased); dear uncle and friend of many; beloved companion of Anita Klubert. U.S. Navy Veteran. Friends received Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at GOLUBSKI FUNERAL HOME, 5986 RIDGE RD., PARMA from 5-8 PM with services at 7:00 p.m.