John Douglas "Doug" Mercil
January 23, 1936 — January 14, 2016
John Douglas “Doug” Mercil passed away peacefully on Thursday January 14, 2016, at the age of 79 after a courageous fight with cancer. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Parish Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home with a Fourth Degree Chalice Presentation following. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Marion, Iowa. Cremation and burial will follow at a later date.
Doug was born on January 23, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Alexander J. and Marie A. (LaBonne) Mercil. Doug is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 59 years, Bernadette "Bernie" Leon (Erickson) Mercil. They were united in marriage at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They shared a love that endured and a devotion that grew stronger with time. He is also survived by his beloved children, daughters, Lori (Mark) Slesar and Theresa Mohwinkle (Scott Kovarik); his son, John (Angee) Mercil; and daughter-in-law, Diane (Jack) Cirkl; grandchildren, Mike (Amber), Maggie, and James (Stephanie) Mercil, Dana (Ray) Bolinger and Sara Regan, Gina and Amy Slesar, Marty Mohwinkle and Melissa (Christian) Smith, and Steven and Lauren Mercil; and dear great-grandchildren Hannah, Madison, Katelyn, James, Jaidyn, Kendyl, Zonona, Harlow and Aliana. He was preceded in death by his son James Louis; and son-in-law, Mark Mohwinkle.
Doug retired from Weyerhaeuser after working many years as a Foreman Supervisor. He was an Air Force veteran, honorary life member and past Grand Knight of the Marion Knights of Columbus Council 5390 and a Fourth Degree member of Reverend John R. Gallagher Assembly. Doug and Bernie were long time members of St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marion where they were active volunteers.
Family was so important to this good and gentle man.
Many thanks for the kindness and good care of Rhonda, Morgan, the Vets, Dr. Fusselman and staff, Brooke and others at Unity Point Hospice. We felt blessed and lifted by your kindness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the John Douglas Mercil Memorial Fund for the family to designate later.
Doug was born on January 23, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Alexander J. and Marie A. (LaBonne) Mercil. Doug is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 59 years, Bernadette "Bernie" Leon (Erickson) Mercil. They were united in marriage at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They shared a love that endured and a devotion that grew stronger with time. He is also survived by his beloved children, daughters, Lori (Mark) Slesar and Theresa Mohwinkle (Scott Kovarik); his son, John (Angee) Mercil; and daughter-in-law, Diane (Jack) Cirkl; grandchildren, Mike (Amber), Maggie, and James (Stephanie) Mercil, Dana (Ray) Bolinger and Sara Regan, Gina and Amy Slesar, Marty Mohwinkle and Melissa (Christian) Smith, and Steven and Lauren Mercil; and dear great-grandchildren Hannah, Madison, Katelyn, James, Jaidyn, Kendyl, Zonona, Harlow and Aliana. He was preceded in death by his son James Louis; and son-in-law, Mark Mohwinkle.
Doug retired from Weyerhaeuser after working many years as a Foreman Supervisor. He was an Air Force veteran, honorary life member and past Grand Knight of the Marion Knights of Columbus Council 5390 and a Fourth Degree member of Reverend John R. Gallagher Assembly. Doug and Bernie were long time members of St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marion where they were active volunteers.
Family was so important to this good and gentle man.
Many thanks for the kindness and good care of Rhonda, Morgan, the Vets, Dr. Fusselman and staff, Brooke and others at Unity Point Hospice. We felt blessed and lifted by your kindness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the John Douglas Mercil Memorial Fund for the family to designate later.
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