MILFORD - Lee L. Merkel, of Milford, formerly of Media, Pa. passed away on Aug. 1, 2017, at home.
Lee was a member of Masonic Lodge 3 of Philadelphia, and was an active Shriner. Being an avid outdoorsman Lee belonged to the Salt Water Fly Anglers of Delaware, Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club and Delaware County Field and Stream. Lee was an Alumnus of Pennsylvania Military College, known today as Widener University and was an avid Widener Football Fan.
Lee is survived by his wife, Theresa (Dorofee) Merkel; children: son, David of Albrightsville, Pa.; daughter, Leanne Harris (Stephen) of Media, Pa., Matthew (Fernanda) Sargent of Wilmington; grandson, Tomas; and granddaughter, Simona.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked to have donations made to the Widener Football Program. Checks can be made out to Widener Football Program, 1 University Place, Chester, PA 19103.
Services were held on Aug. 6, 2017, at the J. Nelson Rigby Funeral Home 1 W. Balt. Ave. Media, Pa.
Online condolences at Jnelsonrigbyfh.com