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Funeral services for Shayne Merkel age 50 of Mobridge will be 10:30 AM Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge, with Pastor David Warner officiating. Shayne is survived by his son; Shawn Merkel, parents; Steve and Judy Merkel, brother: Dean and his wife (Christy) Merkel. Shayne passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Mobridge Regional Hospital.

Shayne Merkel was born in Stockton, California on April 18, 1968 to Steve and Judy (Jung) Merkel. In August of 1968 Shayne and his parents moved back to Mobridge where Shayne grew up.

Growing up Shayne was very active in playing baseball, loved swimming and wrestling (during his high school years). He also loved to fish whenever he could. He graduated in 1986 from Mobridge High School. After graduation he joined the construction trade with local 57 in Iowa. He traveled to jobs in different cities and states. While working various jobs he made many union brother friends that he enjoyed working with. He was very meticulous with his craftsmanship.

Shayne married LoAnn Merkel in 1990. He and LoAnn moved to Sioux City, Iowa and lived there for 7 years. They then moved back to Mobridge with their two-year-old son, Shawn where they have since resided.

Shayne is survived by his son, Shawn, ex-wife, LoAnn Merkel, parents, Steve and Judy Merkel, one brother, Dean (Christy) Merkel, nephew, Isaac Merkel, niece, Sydney, aunts and uncles, Maryann Kraft, Judy and Glenn Jilek, Sheri and Wayne Larson, Ben Merkel, Eldonna McArthur and many cousins, friends, great aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and infant sister.

Shayne will be greatly missed.