Andrew K. Merkel's Family Support Fund

Emergency Services Dispatcher Andrew K. Merkel of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office unexpectedly passed away at the age of 38 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Emergency Services Dispatcher Merkel served the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office since October 1, 2011. In addition to his regular duties as an Emergency Services Dispatcher, he was a Communications Training Officer and a board member of the Genesee County Sheriffs Employee Association. Andy was also a former employee of Mercy EMS from 2009 to 2015 as an EMT, an Oakfield baseball coach and mentor and a longstanding member of the Alabama Fire Department

Outside of serving his community, he spent his time operating Wings Cupped Retriever Services, his dog training company, which specialized in obedience, retriever and gun dog training. He also enjoyed duck hunting and the outdoors.

On top of all that, he was a family man and a great friend. He loved spending time with his wife and 3 young children and talking about their escapades. He contributed valuable guidance and tremendous support over many years to anyone who crossed his path.

This fundraiser is being organized by members of the Genesee County Sheriffs Employees Association. All money raised will be given directly to his family.