Daniel L. Merkel, 76 of Albuquerque, New Mexico died Sunday, July 31, 2011 in Albuquerque.

Daniel was born March 8, 1935 in Rozel, Kansas the son of Cecil and Ifa ( Salser ) Merkel.
He graduated from Garfield High School.  Daniel attended and graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a BA in Botony in 1957 and then graduated with a Master’s Degree in 1958.  He then attended Oklahoma University in advanced studies.

Daniel has worked for the U.S.D.A. his entire career.

Suviving family include his wife Sue of the home; sons, Alan Merkel and Keith Merkel both of California; brothers Dr. Earl Merkel of Russell, Kansas and William Merkel of Edmond, Oklahoma: and sister Laurayne Nelson of Moline, Illinois.

A private Memorial service was held by the family.