In memory of

Patricia "Pat" Ann Rodarte Merkle

Chicago, IL

January 12, 1951 - March 14, 2025

Jan 12, 1951 - Mar 14, 2025

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In memory of

Patricia "Pat" Ann Rodarte Merkle

Passed

March 14, 2025
Born

January 12, 1951
Resided

Chicago, IL

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Raised by 3 people

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Thank you so much to everyone visiting this site. We are hosting two different events in Pat's memory.
They will both be hosted on the same day, Saturday, June 7, 2025.

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Patricia Ann Rodarte Merkle “Pat”, 74, cherished wife of Michael Merkle for over 51 years, devoted daughter of the late Margarito and the late Beatrice Rodarte; treasured sister of Barbara Hall, Doris (John) Stelmachowski, the late Michael Rodarte, and the late Dorothy Rodarte; aunt and great aunt of many.

Pat was the owner of Gallimaufry Gallery with her husband since 1975, which they began on North Halsted Street and which is now nestled in the …

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