Eunice Merte

Monday, October 3rd, 1921 – Thursday, March 21st, 2024

Eunice Merte, 102, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on March 21, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 3, 1921, in Poughkeepsie, NY, the daughter of Ludwig & Elsie Simon Merte. Eunice graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1938 and Poughkeepsie Business Institute in 1939.

She was employed for over 42 years in the banking industry in Poughkeepsie. Eunice retired as a Customer Service Representative from the former Bank of New York of Poughkeepsie in January of 1985.
She was a life Member of 1st Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poughkeepsie and was a member of the Vassar Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Eunice enjoyed bowling, traveling, and reading the Poughkeepsie Journal. She attributed her long life among many things, but chocolate milk was high on the list.

Survivors include many friends and second cousins.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 11-1PM at the Wm. G. Miller & Son FH, Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Service will begin at 1PM following the visitation. The burial will be in the family plot in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to: The 1st Evangelical Lutheran Church, 325 Mill St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, or your charity of choice.

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