Michael Mertens

Michael was kind and giving. I miss our trips to one fish 2 fish. Hope you are at peace Michael. Sleep well!!

Miss you brother,everyday ❤

I was married to Michael for five years in Oregon in the 80s. We were both in school and working during those years. Two of Michael's favorite classes were Spanish and Fencing. We had lots of friends from all kinds of different places. In particular, the co-workers and patrons of Olde Towne where we both worked for a time were good friends and we spent a lot of time with them. We got married about a week after the restaurant closed down. We invited the entire crew from Olde Towne to the...

Micheal was one of my first friends I made when I moved to NYC. He loved his children very much. He was very proud of them. I loved the way he use to talk baby talk to little kids and to animals.Micheal could be lot's of fun. I have many fond memories of him. I am very sorry for the loss of your father, brother, son , uncle and friend. Elizabeth Canning

To Michael's Family:

I was sorry to hear of his passing. I hope (and believe) he is at peace now. My thoughts are with his loved ones.

Terry Canning-Steller
(ex sister-in-law)
Chapala, Mexico

Hi
I knew Michael when he was living in Salem in the 80's. I originally met him while he was manager of the Old Town Pizza restaurant in downtown Salem. I was pretty young, and used to spend hours hanging out there with my friends--drinking coffee and smoking clove cigarettes. Michael was always cool to us kids, even though I know his boss didn't like us much. Michael was smart, handsome and just a real nice guy.
Later, after the restaurant closed, Michael came to work for my father as...

i miss you Uncle Mike.
i really wish we had more time to spend together.
i'm so sad that you didnt get to meet Chloe before you had to leave us.

you will always be in my thoughts and dreams.

i hope now you are finally at peace.

i'll see you on the other side someday.

love, Crei

We all loved you when you were here with us and don't know what to do without you.Love from your little sister and family