David-Mertz-Obituary

David Charles Mertz

Raleigh, North Carolina

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DIED
July 3, 2014
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Raleigh, North Carolina

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VERMILION - David Charles Mertz, age 70, died July 3, 2014, in a freak drowning accident. While sitting on a dock, drinking a margarita, overlooking the water, his dog, Brix, jumped up and knocked him into the depths of Houghton Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edith;...

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Miss you Dave and your crazy dogs.

Remembering you, Dave.

Im sorry for familys loss, wish I had known him also. His obituary was outstanding.

So sorry to hear about the loss of Dave. He would have loved the obituary. He may have even written it!

The best brother-in-law in the whole wide world. More a brother than an in-law for sure. Loved so much for so many years a part of the Gimben family. He was taken from us all too soon, but we were so lucky to have had him in our lives.

I didn't know him but wish I had. Best obit I've ever read.

David, I'm sure you are chuckling as you look down and peruse your obituary. An inspiration to all of us who are tired of pathos and cliches.