Merle K. Kretzer

Merle K. Kretzer, age 82, of Prospect, Muddy Creek Twp., passed away on Friday morning, November 29, 2024 at Orchard Manor in Grove City.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 2, 1942, he was the son of the late Merle and Catherine Criswell Kretzer.

Merle was a heavy equipment operator for Pitell Homes in Pittsburgh.

He loved cutting grass.

Surviving are his wife, Sandra L. Baumgartel Kretzer, who he married on March 18, 1988, his children, Mark Kretzer (Cheryl) of Saxonburg, Matthew Kretzer (Heather) of Butler and Melissa Wolf (Robert) of Butler, his grandchildren, Casey, Collin, Hayden, Jesse, Landon, Gregory, Anna (Tony) and Robert. Also survived by his sister, Karen Peterman (John) of Mars and two sisters-in-law, Alesia Scheffel (James) of Washington, PA and Zeme Joa (Nils) of Harmony and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Maura Kretzer, a grandchild, Ashtin and a great grandchild, Archer.

Friends will be received at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA on Monday, December 2, 2024 from 4-7 PM. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Mars Cemetery, Dobson Rd. Mars, PA. Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.