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Merlin A. Bickel

Birth	:	9 Dec 1921 Saline County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	7 Apr 2017 Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Gypsum Cemetery, Gypsum, Saline County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6921997, -97.4447021
Description	:	Merlin A. Bickel, 95, died April 7, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 9, 1921, on the farm southeast of Gypsum in Saline County, to Edward and Mabel (Henne) Bickel. Merlin spent his youth on the family homestead and attended Hobbs Creek School in Saline County. Merlin joined the United States Army, and served during World War II stationed in the Philippines. After the service he was an auto mechanic in South Dakota and then Salina. After moving to Hutchinson in 1959, he worked for Arley Boyer Motors, owned South Hutch Tavern and Bickel Liquor Store, South... Read More	Merlin A. Bickel, 95, died April 7, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 9, 1921, on the farm southeast of Gypsum in Saline County, to Edward and Mabel (Henne) Bickel. Merlin spent his youth on the family homestead and attended Hobbs Creek School in Saline County. Merlin joined the United States Army, and served during World War II stationed in the Philippines. After the service he was an auto mechanic in South Dakota and then Salina. After moving to Hutchinson in 1959, he worked for Arley Boyer Motors, owned South Hutch Tavern and Bickel Liquor Store, South Hutchinson, and retired in 1977. He was a member of the Hutchinson Moose Lodge, American Legion and a lifetime member of AMVETS. On Feb. 22, 1948, he married LaVonne Briggs in Gypsum. They later divorced. He then married Jane Walston in Grand Island, Neb., on April 18, 1958. She preceded him in death. Merlin is survived by: son, Mike Bickel and wife Sharoll of Abbyville; daughter, Pamela Bickel of Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren, Ashley Pettay, Austin Bickel Sr., Colton Butler, RaeLynn Butler, Brian King, Zac Castle; eight great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; sister, Violet Webb of Salina; and caregiver and companion, LaVonne Hilton of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Jane; sisters, Fern, Lily and Irene; brothers, Milton, Stanley; and stepson, David Walston. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Reverend Henry Blickhahn officiating. Burial will follow in Gypsum Cemetery, Gypsum, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.

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Merlin A. Bickel's memorial is located at: Gypsum Cemetery, Gypsum, Saline County, USA.
When did Merlin A. Bickel death?
Merlin A. Bickel death on 7 Apr 2017 in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.6921997
Longitude: -97.4447021

Family Members:

Parent

Edward M. Bickel

(1876 - 1932)

Mabel R. Henne Bickel

(1886 - 1972)

Spouse

Jane Darlene Jordan Bickel

(1932 - 2000)

Siblings

Infant Daughter Bickel

(unknow - 1908)

Lillie R. Bickel Schwarz

(1906 - 1999)

Milton L Bickel

(1909 - 1992)

Stanley A. Bickel

(1912 - 1993)

Fern Marie Bickel Fankhauser

(1918 - 2000)

Children

Merlin “Mike” Bickel

(1948 - 2021)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gypsum Cemetery
Gypsum, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6921997, -97.4447021

2. Saint Patrick Cemetery
Gypsum, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6674995, -97.4364014

3. Temple Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6611200, -97.3905990

4. Gypsum Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6382120, -97.4108010

5. Saint Pauls Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7546000, -97.4932800

6. McQuary's Graveyard
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Coordinate: 38.7696600, -97.4640300

7. Woodlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6507988, -97.3527985

8. Poheta Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7980600, -97.3993300

9. Eureka Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5764870, -97.4549530

10. Swenson Burial Plot
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Coordinate: 38.6199210, -97.5750900

11. Assaria Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6818900, -97.6047000

12. Bridgeport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6377200, -97.6072000

13. Green Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7910995, -97.3158035

14. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7407990, -97.2703018

15. Valley View Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5499992, -97.4088974

16. Elm Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5696900, -97.3353800

17. Defrieze Family Cemetery
Salina, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8031220, -97.5783410

18. All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Salina, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8288307, -97.5465317

19. Zion Cemetery
Bonaville Township, McPherson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5510600, -97.5419000

20. Christian Ridge Cemetery
McPherson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5512200, -97.5423000

21. McReynolds Gravesite
Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8520900, -97.4260900

22. Banner Cemetery
Elmo, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6826096, -97.2352905

23. Sanborn Cemetery
New Cambria, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8510500, -97.5019400

24. Peace Valley Cemetery
Durham, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5514380, -97.3251560