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Robert Vern Merklein 1922 - 2014

Robert Vern Merklein of Dane County, Wisconsin United States was born on August 7, 1922 in Madison, and died at age 92 years old on November 16, 2014 in Houston, Harris County, TX. Robert Merklein was buried at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home & Forest Park Lawndale 6900 Lawndale St, in Houston.
Robert Vern Merklein
Dane County, Wisconsin United States
August 7, 1922
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
November 16, 2014
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States
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  • Introduction

    Robert Vern Merklein was born on August 7, 1922 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA to parents Otmar Merklein and Emma Clavette. He had siblings Alois Merklein, Raymond Merklein, and Idell "Betty" Merklein. He attended the University of Texas and served in the Pacific Theatre with the US Army Air Force. Robert was married to Laura Ella Sorelle (1922-2016). The couple had three children together.
  • 08/7
    1922

    Birthday

    August 7, 1922
    Birthdate
    Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father was born in Wisconsin around 1892 and his mother was born on December 9, 1891 in Engalls, MI.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Robert was born and raised in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA and later moved to Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate and went on to attend the University of Texas.
  • Military Service

    Robert V Merklein enlisted in the military as a Private on January 20, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a citizen of the United States and had completed four years of high school education. His civil occupation was in semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, encompassing bus, taxi, truck, and tractor roles. Assigned to the Air Corps, Robert's service number was 16048620. He was part of the Army of the United States component, which included voluntary enlistments from December 8, 1941, onward, one-year enlistments of National Guardsmen whose state enlistment expires while in Federal Service, and officers appointed in the Army. Standing at a height of 70 inches and weighing 143 pounds, Robert's enlistment reflected his commitment to serve his country during a critical time in history. His contribution, alongside that of many others, played a role in shaping the course of events during World War II.
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • Personal Life & Family

    He was married to Laura Ella Sorelle Merklein.
  • 11/16
    2014

    Death

    November 16, 2014
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Houston, Harris County, Texas United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home & Forest Park Lawndale 6900 Lawndale St, in Houston, Harris County, Texas 77023, United States
    Burial location
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