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Fred J. Merz

1952 - 2020

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1952

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2020

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Fred Merz Obituary

Merz, Fred J.
1952 - 2020
Fred J. Merz, left this earth on Monday, November 23, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank J. and Jane Merz; sister Molly Merz; and brother Frank Merz. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Marianne; daughter Kaile (Shawn) Baird; son Nathan Merz; granddaughter Evelyn Baird; brother Joe Merz; step-mother Carol Merz; and sister's-in-law: Ginny Merz and Patty Harris; nieces and nephews and their families. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Kindred Hospice, 540 Officenter Place, Unit 100, Columbus, OH 43230. Private cremation arrangements have been entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTH, 5554 Karl Road. A Memorial Service will be held once COVID restrictions are lifted. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send messages of support to his family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 26 to Nov. 29, 2020.

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November 27, 2020

Marianne Sharen and I are sorry to here about fred we will always remember the good times we had with you and fred when we would get together Bob and Sharen Kensler

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November 27, 2020

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May the love of friends and family comfort you through your grief. 2 Thes 2: 16,17.

Dave & Crystal Huff

November 27, 2020

Marianne and Family,
Our most Heartfelt Sympathy to you and your Family with the passing of Fred. Our thoughts, love and payers are with you.

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