HENRY J. "RICK" MERGEL, age 71, beloved husband of Ilona "Penni" (nee Szabados) and the late Nancy; loving father of David, Deanna Culver (Andy) and the late Mac; proud Grandpa of Collin; "grand-dogpa" of Riyah and Elka; son of the late Margaret (nee Gluvna) and Henry Mergel; brother of the late Patricia Dudas.  Passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 20, 2025.  Rick was an avid car enthusiast who enjoyed restoring and racing cars.  He was a member of the Thunderbird Club and was a local food and dessert connoisseur.  He was President of RP Industrial Sales, Ltd. Rick's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Haines and his team, along with the staff at Cleveland Clinic Avon, for all of their care.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet for Henry's Celebration of Life Service Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD.  Memorial contributions are suggested to VeloSano at  www.velosano.org