Merilyn Joyce Berke

Berke, Merilyn Joyce
Age 86, of Eagan. Passed away on March 9th, 2016. She was born March 14th, 1929 in Minneapolis to Stephen & Selma Kruzona. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; sister, Betty Balcomb; grandson, Josh Keeler. She is survived by daughters, Pam (John) Edlin, Deb Harris & Shelly (Blake) Keeler; grandchildren, Tracy (Troy), Erika (Jason), Niki (Steven), Andrea (late Jeff), Evan (Lisa), Nate (Brittnie), Adam (Rachel) & Ashley (fianc? Maxx); 18 great-grandchildren. Merilyn loved spending time with her family & had a wonderful sense of humor. She volunteered 17 years for the Alzheimer’s Association after her retirement. Funeral service Thurs., March 17th at 7:00 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave. S., Apple Valley, with visitation from 5:00-7:00 PM before the service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday morning. Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Research.