Mertz, Robert "Bob" age 87, of Shakopee. Survived by wife, Bettie; children, Dave (Mary) Mertz, Bobbie (John) Arvold, Don (Mary Ann) Mertz, Laurie (Gary) Blanchard, Cyndy Mertz; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Rod) Simon, Ruth (Dick) Klotz. Visitation Friday, 4-8 PM and Saturday 9-10 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:30 AM, Church of St. Mark. Interment Shakopee Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Church of St. Mark or St. John's University. Ballard-Sunder 952-445-1202 www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Sincere sympathy to the Mertz family. Bob was my boss back in the early 60's when I worked for Wonderalls. God bless you all on the loss of this wonderful man.
Mary (Raichert) Kamleiter
November 21, 2008 | Phoenix, AZ
Hoping many fond memories are able to help you all through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Roberts Family
November 21, 2008 | Eden Prairie, MN
I wish to extend my sincerest condolences to the entire Mertz family. I just want you all to know that my prayers are with you all. Betty I will be coming back for Christmas on Dec. 20th, and I wll make it a point to talk to you then.
Don Bisek
November 21, 2008 | LaBelle, FL
Bettie, A great guy has left our midst to be with his maker. He lived a good life and you can all be proud of him. My prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of loss.
Darlene Menke
November 20, 2008 | Chandler, AZ
Thank God, brother Bob, that we had one more day of your company to celebrate your and Bettie's 87th birthdays this year! You remain in our minds, hearts and prayers for all eternity, Bob!
--Mary (Mertz) and Rod Simon
Mary and Rod Simon
November 20, 2008 | Sioux Falls, SD
You are in our prayers.
Derald & Floy Feltmann
November 20, 2008 | Shakopee, MN
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lois Warren
November 20, 2008 | Shakopee, MN
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don Jasper
November 20, 2008 | Chaska, MN
