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David E. Merz Jr.

David Merz Obituary

MERZ David E. Merz, Jr., 51, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and an avid OSU Buckeye Fan. Dave was a loving husband, father, son and brother who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Survived by wife, Lyla; children, David, III, Victoria, Andrew and Phillip; parents, David, Sr. and Vicki; brothers, Eric (Jenni), Craig and Chris (Tina); numerous nieces and nephews; many friends and co-workers. Family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where a prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. by Fr. Ignatius Harrington. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2007, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1300 Urban Drive. Fr. James T. Smith, Celebrant. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice. To send condolences, visit www.schoedinger.com "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 13 to Jul. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for David Merz

Sponsored by Craig and Mary.

29 Entries

Mary Mayo

July 7, 2024

Thinking of you Lyla, Vicki, Tori, Dave, Andrew, Phillip, Craig, Chris, Tina, Eric and your Family´s today as you remember Dave. Much Love- Mary

Michelle Everly

September 17, 2007

Dear Merz family,
I just heard of cousin Dave's passing and I am very sorry to hear. I have fond memories that I will keep close to my heart.

Joe Rushay

August 6, 2007

I just learned of David's passing this weekend. My deepest sympathy to the Merz and Ritchey families.

Tim Richards

July 29, 2007

I did not know Dave or the Merz family, but I understand Dave & his brother are Northland High School alumni, as I am.
May God bless the family in this difficult time. Please accept my condolences.

Beth Ann (Simon) Prunte

July 27, 2007

Eric and I were in the same class at St Thomas School. I remember Dave and the Merz family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Bowlin

July 23, 2007

I have never met David, but have spent many hours with Lyla as she released my "trigger points" through her healing touch and prayers. My heart goes to the Merz family.

May God keep you in the palm of his hand.

Jack and Nicole Bendolph

July 17, 2007

To the entire Merz family,
It seems like only yesterday that we moved in next door to David and Lyla. Right away they shared their love and concern as well as things from the garden. David was always so helpful even without us having to ask. If he saw a need he'd pitch in and help. He's loaned my husband his ladder, light, helped change a car battery; you name it he's done it. He often would cut the little patch of grass between our houses just because. It was on our side, but he'd cut it anyway. 4th grade camp this year wasn't the same without him. My husband really missed him not being there.
I can remember the last time I talked to him. He was sitting in the garage watching the boys play basketball. He was so upbeat and positive. He allowed me to pray with him.
He took our son Benjamin to a baseball game and every Thursday, he'd take the "threesome" (Phil, Andrew and Benj) to Woodward Park for indoor hockey. He was such a blessing to us and we have so many fond memories of him. I can see that Victoria, Phillip and Andrew have inherited their father's love of rocking! And that's a good thing. When I look out my kitchen window and see one of them rocking, I'll have to smile and think of David. We will miss him tremendously. You have been and shall continue to be in our prayers.

Helen MacMurray

July 17, 2007

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Helen MacMurray, Sally & Ryan Mayo

Tina (Finneran)Reichley

July 15, 2007

I went to grade school with Dave and over the years have seen him at church with his family. I was shocked and saddened to hear at Mass this morning of his death. You are all in my prayers.

Craig Merz

July 15, 2007

Thank you to everyone for the amazing turnout for David at Schoedinger's today.

It shows what an amazing person he was.

As a reminder, this guestbook for David has been sponsored on a permanent basis so feel free to add comments at any time over the coming years, such as his birthday (Jan. 31).

We will always miss him and this is one a way to show our eternal love.

God Bless,
The Merz family

Tim Preisser

July 15, 2007

Sorry to hear about your brother Chris,and to the rest of the family our condolences. Tim & Carol Preisser.

Gary Carroll

July 14, 2007

David, you will be missed. You were one of a kind; devoted to your God, family, friends, Country, and job. Always a hard worker, doing overtime to support your family; build up and maintain your home, etc. You are one more wonderful reason why we desire to go to Heaven. One more good friend and co-worker who has gone before us to Heaven, leaving a Godly example to follow while we're here on Earth.

Jesse, Dianna Gamble

July 14, 2007

Dear Lyla, children and the Merz family. Your neighbor, the Bendolphs asked me to pray with you and our church family (Christian Apostolic) prayed also for David. I have never met you personally but in prayer I have. The God of all comfort is with you and shall pour out His mercy, grace and love to all of you in the coming days.

Craig Merz

July 13, 2007

On behalf of the entire family, I would like to thank everyone who has taken time to share their memories of my brother.
We have been overwhelmed by the tributes and prayers and sincerely appreciate all of them.

We miss him and love him but are thankful he is at peace in Heaven.

God Bless,
Craig

Barb DeFrank

July 13, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 13, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Mayo

July 13, 2007

Dearest Lyla, David 111, Tori,Phillip, Andrew,Grandma Vicki, Grandpa Dave, Eric, Craig, Chris, Jenni, Tina, Nick, Nicole, Greg, Natalie, The Farrow Family, Florence, Elmer and all Friends and Family of Dave,

All of you are in pain, but I pray it is comforting that he IS a blessing to our world, one person we need so many more of.

Your Husband, Son, Father, Brother, and Friend,is now in a beautiful place we can only try to imagine.
God chose him. And he will make us all better people for his reason. Dave will watch down on you and know it will bring him many proud and happy moments.
In that, I pray you find peace. We all will miss him, hopefully, you know he was a choosen one and is looking after all of you.

Bless You during this difficult time..and think how beautiful it is for Dave now. With Great Love - Mary

Larry Bush

July 13, 2007

I’ve known Dave and the family since our sons; Nick and David were in kindergarten together, and also my daughter Sierra with Victoria.

Dave was always funny, friendly, but above all, he stood as a pillar to his family. I know there were many fun times Dave spent with our boys on camping and fishing trips. Loving memories that will endure.

Dave will be missed.

The Merz family is in our prayers,

Charles Hill

July 13, 2007

Dave was a dedicated, hard working person. He was also bright and cheerful. It's amazing how he could keep on working AFTER his diagnosis. I tried to tell him
several times that he should take it easy, stop and smell the roses. He didn't have anything
to prove to me or anyone at DFAS /
Department of Defense. He was
tough, smart and he loved his job. He was very patriotic and took pride in providing support to our troops engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Global War on Terror and our DFAS mission.

He and I shared comments on various subjects whenever we had time, family, sports, politics, sciences, music, history and computers were our favorite topics. We have lost another good worker/soldier and a friend, but, I know we’ve gained another angel to watch over us.

To Dave’s family – Do not be sad. Dave will always be with you. He loved you all so very much!

Charles K. Hill & Family

Sr, Colleen Gallagher,OP

July 13, 2007

To Dave Sr,and Family,
Please know that you will all be in my prayers through this difficult time. Though I didn't know your son, brother, father I have no doubts that he was a fine young man. I am so sorry for your loss. Colleen Gallagher,OP
(Fobie)

Terry Sanders

July 13, 2007

I worked with him such a short time, but that time was precious to me. I wish I could have known him better.

Pattie Brentlinger

July 13, 2007

David will be missed greatly. Your family is in our hearts and prayers, we wish you all the best.
Love,
The Brentlingers

Tony Cross

July 13, 2007

I worked with Dave for several years, and we have been cubicle partners for the last 4 years. He was a kind, generous and funny man. I miss my friend. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. You will be remembered in my prayers. God Bless.

Lisa Warner

July 13, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tonia Smith

July 13, 2007

Lyla and kids, Uncle Dave and Aunt Vicki: Dave was a truly wonderful person. I am so glad to have had the pleasure to work in the same building with him and see him my first year out of college. I feel so blessed to have had him, as well as having all of you as part of my extended family. Love and prayers, Tonia

Martha c. Wolfel

July 13, 2007

Dave will be sadly missed by his co-workers.He was a quiet person and always had something nice to say. He loved his children. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family.

Dave at work August 2006

Robbin Taylor

July 13, 2007

To the Merz family, My prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. Dave was a truly special person and will definitely be missed.

Melanie Gollihue

July 13, 2007

My deepest sympathies to Dave's family. Dave will be truely missed here at DFAS by us all.

Tony Cross

July 13, 2007

Dave and I have worked together for several years, and have sat by each other for 4 years. Dave was a funny and kind man, and we used to tease each other a lot to make the day go faster. I miss my friend. God Bless all of his family and friends, I will remember all of you in my prayers.

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