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Merle L. Wischmeier

April 29, 1936 — April 10, 2025

Waterloo, IL

Merle L. Wischmeier, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died April 10, 2025, in Columbia, IL. She was born April 29, 1936, in Waterloo, IL.

She is survived by her nephew and nieces Craig (Tonya) Steele, Terri Hargis, and Jan Toon; 5 great nephews and nieces Kyle (Jen) Steele, Cole Hargis, Jill (Don) Helfrich, Jenna Dunn, and Jamie Canman; and 5 great great nephews and nieces.

She is preceded in death by her mother Lydia (nee Schewe) and stepfather Clarence Stoner; father Edwin Wischmeier; sister Arlou (Donald) Steele; and nephew James "Gary" Toon.

Merle was a member of St. Paul UCC - Waterloo, Monroe Co. History Museum, St. Paul's Choir, Friends of Morrison-Talbott Library, and Peterstown House. She was a Sunday School teacher. Avon lady & caretaker for "Pop". Merle loved her antiques, shopping and lunching with friends and cousins.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:Susan G. Komen Cancer Fund

Visitation:9 AM to 11 AM Friday, April 18, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:11 AM Friday, April 18, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, ILRon Schewe officiatingInterment will immediately follow at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo, IL

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