Merle Erdman

Merle Erdman, 98, of Quakertown died October 20, 2017 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Allen R. Erdman. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Warren & Mamie (Landis) Lewis. She was a sewing machine operator for the former Eagle Shirt Company before retiring. For 75 years she enjoyed her pen pal relationship with Doreen in South Wales, England, never meeting because they both had a fear of flying. Merle was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Quakertown. She is survived by a daughter Loretta Brugger of Quakertown, a son Larry A. Erdman and his wife Barbara of Leesburg, Fl. Four grandchildren Michael Erdman (Debbie), Larry Erdman (Kim), Catherine Bianco (Michael) and Sarah Brugger (Chuck). Five great grandchildren Abby Erdman, Mikey Bianco, Joey Bianco, Jim Hendricks and Mia Bianco. Predeceased by a sister Eva Kooker. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in Kellers Church Cemetery 3668 Ridge Road, Perkasie, PA 18944. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church P.O. Box 979 Quakertown, PA 18951. Service Information Graveside Service Saturday November 4, 2017 10:30 AM Keller's Church Cemetery 3668 Ridge Rd. Perkasie, PA 18944