Merle E. Heckler, 87, of Paoli, IN, passed away Sunday December 21, 2014 at Floyd Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1927 in Marklton, PA to Charles and Mae Mcguire Heckler. He married Betty Hurl in November of 1946. She preceded him in death in 1970, he then married Bea Andry in 1977 and she preceded him in 2000. He is also preceded in death by brothers Ray, Oscar, and a sister Thelma. He was a member of the Jeffersonville Masonic Lodge # 340 F & AM.
He was a self-employed carpenter as well as a US Army World War 2 veteran.
Survivors include:
Sons:
Mike Andry Clarksville, IN
Marc Andry Sellersburg, IN
Daughters:
Jeraldine Isgrigg Jeffersonville, IN
Krystal Funk Carrollton, TX
Karen Shade Radcliffe, KY
Connie Ellison Jeffersonville, IN
Brother:
Robert Heckler Dunnellon, FL
Sister:
Pearl Fike Marklesburg, VA
Also surviving Merle E. Heckler are 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be 11 AM Tuesday December 23, 2014 at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home 226 West Campbell Street Paoli, IN Visitation to be held 10 AM Until time of service at the funeral home on Tuesday with committal services to be held at 1:30 PM at Kraft Graceland Memorial Park New Albany, IN.
Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.Com