Merle Paul Kraemer

Merle Paul Kraemer, passed away, at 75 years of age, on Monday, January 17, 2022, at his home. Merle was a longtime resident of Coteau Rd.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Saturday, January 22, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2. In honor of Merle, he would have appreciated a less formal dress attire.

Due to the rise of Covid-19 cases, masks are recommended.

Merle is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Patricia Theriot Kraemer; son, Rick Kraemer; niece, Angela Kraemer and nephew, Carl Kraemer; Godchildren, Angela, Kathie, Olivia and Allen.

Merle is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Audrey Landry Kraemer; brothers, Daniel and Carroll Kraemer and wife Zeder.

Merle was a loving husband and father. He was a great man who blessed many. Merle was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and a longtime outstanding member of the Knights of Columbus, council 7355 and a Sir Knight of Fr. Vanderbilt Assembly. He was the chief chef for many years and always had the best interest of the council at heart. Anyone who knew Merle, knew that he was a man of God. He was also one of the first altar boys when St. Bernadette Parish was established. He loved to hunt, fish, travel, but mostly he loved to cook for his family and friends.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Merle Kraemer.