Nathalie M. Tank

Nathalie M. Tank, age 96, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, under the care of the Bell Tower staff and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Nathalie was born May 3, 1924 in Merrill, daughter of the late Herman and Beata (Genrich) Tank. Nathalie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill; a graduate of Merrill Senior High School; and also a graduate of Valparaiso University in Indiana. She touched the lives of many female students in her career as a Physical Education teacher at Merrill Senior High School. Nathalie’s passion was animals, especially horses and dogs. Nathalie is survived by six nieces and nephews; Kathryn Carman, Bellingham, Washington, Christopher Tank, Sammamish, Washington, Patricia Howard, Alberta, Canada, William Tank, Cave Creek, Arizona, Kenneth Tank, Menifee, California, and Cynthia Tank, Talent, Oregon; several cousins; and several close friends. Besides her parents, Nathalie is preceded in death by two brothers, William and Robert. A Memorial Service for Nathalie M. Tank will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 21, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill. The Rev. Matthew Bless will officiate. The Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com. A special thank you goes out to the staff at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services for the outstanding care given to Nathalie.