George L. Merkert

Background

Merkert, George L. was born on April 9, 1925 in Minneapolis. Son of George LeRoy and Mary Elizabeth (Craig) Merkert.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, U. Louisville, 1948.

Career

Intern rotating, Ancker Hospital, St. Paul, 1948-1949; resident in general surgery, Ancker Hospital, St. Paul, 1949-1950; resident in general surgery, Graduate School Orthopaedic Surgery University of Minnesota, 1953-1954; president, Colorado Springs (Colorado) Orthopaedic Group, since 1955.

Achievements

• George L. Merkert has been listed as a noteworthy Orthopedic surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1950-1957. Member American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy Cerebral Palsy, American College Surgeons, Western Orthopaedic Association, Rocky Mountain Trauma Society, American Medical Association, Broadmoor Golf Club, Colorado Springs Country Club.

Interests

• Avocations: Golfing, skiing.

Connections

Married Karin Inger, September 16, 1979. Children: George L., Craig Napier, Thomas Whitney, Jon Walter.

Father:

George LeRoy Merkert

Mother:

Mary Elizabeth (Craig) Merkert

Spouse:

Karin Inger

child:

Thomas Whitney Merkert

child:

Craig Napier Merkert

child:

Jon Walter Merkert

child:

George L. Merkert