Jack-Mertz-Obituary

Jack "John" Mertz

Reno, Nevada

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After a courageous 30 year battle with Parkinson's, John passed on September 25, 2010 at home with his loving family at his side.John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy; his "girls" Nicki (Jody) Spurgeon and Jacki (Kenny) Sandage; his grandgirls Michelle, McKenna, Danielle and Maddie; his...

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Hi Jacki and Family - I am so to hear about your loss. I remember many a times, staying at the Mertz house in the North on the hill - riding around on four wheelers that your dad had gotten ready for us to use. And telling you to be careful to no avail as you always scared me to death. I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you all.

Missy Cottle (Jones) and Family.

Dear Nancy, Jacki and Nicki;
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of John. He was a great man who also put a smile on our faces. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Love to you all,

Dear Nancy and your amazing Girls;
So many times I remember driving up "Mertzs Gulch" and spending the weekends with you, John and the girls. It seems like yesterday us fighting over who got to ride the little "put put" bike up to the railroad tracks and to Pappys house. I remember all the nights of watching scary movies, picking books out of your library and just having time with the most amazing and loving family. John is such an amazing man and he now suffers no more. He is with...

Mrs. Mertz, Nicki and Jacki..I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Mertz. All of us that lived on the "HILL" were like family. A big part of that family is now gone and will be deeply missed by all. We now have 4 Angels watching over us from above. Love Tammy Bushing Jares

Mrs. Mertz and Girls.. My deepest condolences to you. I have fond memories of you all growing up on the "Hill". Your a wonderful loving family and are a part of my memories. God Bless all of you. Love Rhonda Bushing Holt-Williams.

Knowing him makes us all better. I'm sure he's on an old firetruck having a great party.

Dear Nancy and Family, We are so saddened by John's passing. What a wonderful man he was. He is now at peace and suffers no more. God bless you all and we hope our paths will cross again soon. Sincerely, Mike and Rosemary Simpson