Background
Merkel-Hess, Mary Lynne was born on April 6, 1949 in Waterloo, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Lee John and Margaret (Delagardelle) Hess.
Merkel-Hess, Mary Lynne was born on April 6, 1949 in Waterloo, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Lee John and Margaret (Delagardelle) Hess.
Bachelor, Marquette University, 1971. Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1976. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1981.
Master of Fine Arts, University Iowa, 1983.
Adjunct instructor Kirkwood Community College, 1998-1999. Guest curator Waterloo Museum Art, 1993.
Member American Craft Council, Iowa City Arts Council (board directors 1988), Iowa Designer Crafts Association (Vice-President 1987).
Married Stephen Paul Merkel, May 5, 1973. Children: Kathryn, Matthias.