Background
Merkel, Richard Eugene was born on March 20, 1932 in Mason City, Iowa, United States. Son of Mathew and Helen (Damge) Merkel.
Merkel, Richard Eugene was born on March 20, 1932 in Mason City, Iowa, United States. Son of Mathew and Helen (Damge) Merkel.
Bachelor, Loras College, 1953. Master of Science in Public Administration, George Washington University, 1965.
Pilot, instructor, tactics director, director forces, United States Air Force, 1953-1980.
Member Quiet Birdmen, Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, Saber Pilots Association, American Legion.
Married Ila Jean Linhart, August 24, 1957 (divorced February 1989). Four children: married Roxie Ann Lasack, December 1, 1990. Two children.