It is with deep sadness that the OBC announces the passing of long-time member, Manfield Bottle Show dealer/worker, and friend to many. Alan, “Dave visited my house and we were able to images his Spring and Mineral Water Collection, his bottles are proudly displayed in the FOHBC Virtual Museum.”
Ron Hands, “Very sad news. I remember back in 1989 at my first bottle show in Richfield I met Dave. Ever since then we have been great friends. I’m in shock.”
National Bottle Museum, “Very saddened to hear of the passing of a long-time bottle collector from Ohio, Dave Merker. Dave was also a regular attendee and vendor at our Annual Saratoga Antique Bottle Show and Sale.”
