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Christian "Christ" Merck • 1925 - 2010 Christ was born April 14, 1925 in Karlsruhe to Jacob and Regina (Boehm) Merck. He was raised and educated in Karlsruhe. He farmed in the Karlsruhe area. He loved farming and was very successful at it. When his parents weren’t able to care for themselves, he cared for them until they passed away. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball and also loved to golf. He had beautiful gardens in Karlsruhe and enjoyed sharing his produce with his brothers and sisters. In 2003 Christ moved to Somerset Court in Minot. He enjoyed living there and loved the staff that took such good care of him. He partook in all the activities, and especially loved the meals at Somerset. While living there he went to daily mass, where he served as bell ringer for some time. Mass and church meant everything to Christ and he enjoyed the company of Father Schneider. We would like to thank Father Schneider for all his care. Christ was dedicated to the Karlsruhe community. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church where he sang in the church choir and served on the Parish Council. He was a member of the Karlsruhe Senior Citizens and served on the Karslruhe City Board. Christ was also a member of the Eagle’s Club in Minot. Those who shared in his life, Brothers, Fred (Kathleen) Merck, Minot, and Tony (Ardyth) Merck, Karlsruhe; sisters, Eva Pinchero, Detroit, MI, Helen Klein, Minot, Catherine Schmalz, Fargo, ND, Maryann Burckhard, Towner, Ida (Tony) Lauinger, Karlsruhe, Agnes (Irving) Traiser, Minot, Angela (Emanuel) Klein, Towner, Regina (Dan) Feist, Minot and Valeria Nystrom, Fargo; sisters-in-law, Cecilia Merck, Jean Merck, Beatrice Merck, all of Minot; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Christ was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Mike, John and Frank Merck; brothers-in-law, Joe Pinchero, Pius Klein, Alex Schmalz, Joe Burckhard and Milo Nystrom. Funeral: Monday, January 3, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe, ND. Visitation and vigil service: Visitation Sunday, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. with the vigil prayer service at 5:00 p.m., all at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND. Burial: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Karlsruhe, ND, in the spring. Memorials are preferred to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe, ND, or to an organization of the donor’s choice. Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father James Gross Reader: Regina Feist Music Honorary Bearers: All of Christ’s family and friends Active Bearers: Jim Merck, Chuck Merck, Ron Burckhard, John Lauinger, Jim Klein, Kevin Merck Following the funeral everyone is invited to join the family for lunch and fellowship in the lower level of the church. Christ’s family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are deeply appreciated. May God bless the memory of Christ Merck! To sign the online guest
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Christian “Christ” Merck, 85, Minot, formerly of Karlsruhe, ND, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in a Minot nursing home.