Husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, confidant, inventor, hunter, chef, and working man died peacefully on July 8, 2009, surrounded by love at the age of 72. He fought a hard and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and maintained his dignity and won the admiration of all he met.
Known to his family as Merv, he was born on November 28, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. Son of Otto and Clara Petsch. He married his wife, Carolyn Broderick, on October 3, 1959, and spent many happy years living in Hermannsville, Faithorn, and presently in Harper Woods, Michigan, for the last 32 years.
Mervin proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Mervin loved all people and never said an unkind word. He was a craftsman and could fix everything. He mentored many during his lifetime. No matter what the setting, he was the "go to" man.
Above all he loved his family. He was dedicated and loving unconditionally and without expectations. His presence changed many lives and all that knew him, miss him deeply.
Funeral services Tuesday 11:00 am at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, 16300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe. Visitation Monday 2:00 - 9:00 pm. Memorial contributions to charity of choice.
Military Service
Served in the U.S. Army with the 121st Signal Battalion from March 5, 1954 until March 4, 1957. Transferred to U.S. Army Reserve, Michigan Military District in March 1957 and served there until discharged March 31, 1962.
• National Defense Service Medal
• Good Conduct Medal
Known to his family as Merv, he was born on November 28, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. Son of Otto and Clara Petsch. He married his wife, Carolyn Broderick, on October 3, 1959, and spent many happy years living in Hermannsville, Faithorn, and presently in Harper Woods, Michigan, for the last 32 years.
Mervin proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Mervin loved all people and never said an unkind word. He was a craftsman and could fix everything. He mentored many during his lifetime. No matter what the setting, he was the "go to" man.
Above all he loved his family. He was dedicated and loving unconditionally and without expectations. His presence changed many lives and all that knew him, miss him deeply.
Funeral services Tuesday 11:00 am at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, 16300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe. Visitation Monday 2:00 - 9:00 pm. Memorial contributions to charity of choice.
Military Service
Served in the U.S. Army with the 121st Signal Battalion from March 5, 1954 until March 4, 1957. Transferred to U.S. Army Reserve, Michigan Military District in March 1957 and served there until discharged March 31, 1962.
• National Defense Service Medal
• Good Conduct Medal
Husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, confidant, inventor, hunter, chef, and working man died peacefully on July 8, 2009, surrounded by love at the age of 72. He fought a hard and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and maintained his dignity and won the admiration of all he met.
Known to his family as Merv, he was born on November 28, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. Son of Otto and Clara Petsch. He married his wife, Carolyn Broderick, on October 3, 1959, and spent many happy years living in Hermannsville, Faithorn, and presently in Harper Woods, Michigan, for the last 32 years.
Mervin proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Mervin loved all people and never said an unkind word. He was a craftsman and could fix everything. He mentored many during his lifetime. No matter what the setting, he was the "go to" man.
Above all he loved his family. He was dedicated and loving unconditionally and without expectations. His presence changed many lives and all that knew him, miss him deeply.
Funeral services Tuesday 11:00 am at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, 16300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe. Visitation Monday 2:00 - 9:00 pm. Memorial contributions to charity of choice.
Military Service
Served in the U.S. Army with the 121st Signal Battalion from March 5, 1954 until March 4, 1957. Transferred to U.S. Army Reserve, Michigan Military District in March 1957 and served there until discharged March 31, 1962.
• National Defense Service Medal
• Good Conduct Medal
Known to his family as Merv, he was born on November 28, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. Son of Otto and Clara Petsch. He married his wife, Carolyn Broderick, on October 3, 1959, and spent many happy years living in Hermannsville, Faithorn, and presently in Harper Woods, Michigan, for the last 32 years.
Mervin proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Mervin loved all people and never said an unkind word. He was a craftsman and could fix everything. He mentored many during his lifetime. No matter what the setting, he was the "go to" man.
Above all he loved his family. He was dedicated and loving unconditionally and without expectations. His presence changed many lives and all that knew him, miss him deeply.
Funeral services Tuesday 11:00 am at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, 16300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe. Visitation Monday 2:00 - 9:00 pm. Memorial contributions to charity of choice.
Military Service
Served in the U.S. Army with the 121st Signal Battalion from March 5, 1954 until March 4, 1957. Transferred to U.S. Army Reserve, Michigan Military District in March 1957 and served there until discharged March 31, 1962.
• National Defense Service Medal
• Good Conduct Medal
Gravesite Details
No grave marker as of June 2013.
