Funeral Details

Ronald Howard Merel

May 2, 1948 - November 4, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Adam Chalom

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

Bryn Mawr Country Club
6600 North Crawford Avenue
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712
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Thursday, from 4PM to 8PM

Memorial Contributions

Friends of IDF
PO Box 4224
New York, New York 10163
www.fidf.org




OBITUARY

Ronald Howard Merel, age 77
Son of the late William and Jeri Merel and son-in-law of the late Max and Hannah Teichman. Beloved husband of Hedy, nee Teichman of 54 years. Loving father of Jonathan (Stacy), Jaime (Brett). Proud Papa of Taylor, Brody, Blake & Dylan. Dear brother of Richard (Sherri) & Robert and brother-in-law to Marty, Debbie, Craig, Marcia. Adored Uncle of Jason, Andrew, Brian, Adam, Keith, Codi, Michael, Alison, Jackie & Brian. Life of the party and cherished friend to anyone he met. Distinguished member of the Illinois Bar and life-long White Sox fan. Service Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of IDF, PO Box 4224 NY, NY 10163, www.fidf.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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It b is a sad day that we have to send our condolences on the passing of our lo g time friend. The memories we shared will be remembered as well as his outgoing personality. The memories will hopefully ease the pain of his loss. RIP Ron and enjoy the Sox up there

Larry & Tina Karchmar
November 4, 2025
My deepest sympathy , thoughts and prayers to all of Ronnie’s family members. I’m sure his memory will be kept alive by everyone that loved him.

I know he had a tough time but now he can rest in peace.
I’m sure he was thankful to all of you for all the years of loving and caring for him and for trying your best to make him comfortable .

Marsha and Steve Cook

Marsha Cook
November 5, 2025
Hedy and the entire family, my sincere condolences on Ronnie's passing. I have such great, fun memories of Ronnie at the Spak parties! It is a shame he suffered so long, he is now at peace. May the memories you all share be a blessing today and always.
Marcee Albertario

Marcee Albertario
November 5, 2025
My deepest sympathies to Hedy and her children. I knew Ron from living in Northbrook. He was a wonderful man. So sorry

Dr. GERI DAVID
November 5, 2025
TO KNOW HIM WAS TO LOVE HIM. THE WORLD WILL BE LESS FUN WITHOUT RONNIE!

Judy and Howie Miller

Judy and Howie MILLER
November 6, 2025
Dear Hedy, Jonathan, Jaime and your entire family…expressing my sincere condolences on the passing of Ronnie. Yes, remembered for his welcoming arms, infectious smile and genuine concern for others. May he rest in peace and may your memories bring laughter!! Love, Arlene and Abby

Arlene Preis
November 6, 2025
Dear Hedy, Jon and family,
Hermine and I join with all of you to celebrate Ron. I found a couple of photos from our families' Bar Mitzvah trip to Israel back in 1990. Ron is laughing as he's slathered in mud from the Dead Sea and laughing as we posed as "Bar Mitzvah" dads in our day-glow bathing suits (yes, it was the 90s). We remember his joy at the occasion, his constant laughter and sense of humor. He wasn't in the greatest of health even then, but you'd never know. His personality was infectious - he was a great traveling companion. May his memory be for a blessing. May he look down upon the White Sox when they finally win again.

Mike and Hermine Leiderman
November 6, 2025
Sue and I extend our deep felt condolences to the Merel family.

Roger Addelson
November 8, 2025