Founder of Merle's Water Conditioning in North St. Paul Passed away on March 8, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Preceded in death by parents Zephyr & Marie; siblings Clem, Sr. Elizabeth, Phyllis Husnik, Bernadette Lundgren, Lawrence & Mary Chevalier. Survived by loving wife Elizabeth "Betty"; devoted sons Mark (Mary), David, John & Joseph (Jeanette); grandchildren Justin, Lindsey (Peter) Pavlowich, Jackson, Sarah (Bryan) Wilhelm, Brandon Elsberry (Kristi) & Becky Matuska; great grandchildren JoAnn, Kristy, Charlotte, Connor & Emma; siblings Teresa (Dave) Schoener, Dick (Evelyn), Julie Houle, Ellen Prattecke (Daryl), Clarence & Paul (Anita) and extended family & friends. Member of St. Croix Flowage Association, North St. Paul VFW & American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club and St. Anthony Catholic Church of Gordon,WI. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday (3/16) at 11:00 AM at CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 2600 Margaret Street, North St. Paul with visitation one hour before the Mass. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Memorials preferred to St. Croix Flowage Association, Ducks Unlimited or any Veterans Organization. Special thanks to Dr. Trehan and all at Regency Hospital in Golden Valley.