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DREW MERTZ Obituary

DREW RYAN MERTZ, 22, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at his home in Fort Wayne. An employee of S&V Liquors, Drew enjoyed music, gaming and mixed martial arts. Surviving are his parents, David and Cheryl (Sutter) Mertz; his brothers, Adam Franke, Chad Mertz and Bradley Mertz; and his grandmother, Mary Jane Mertz. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter Mertz, and Charles and Mary (Harris) Sutter. Family to provide celebration of life information at a later date. Arrangements by Midwest Funeral Home & Cremation Society.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 27, 2014.

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JOVONE WRIGHT

April 18, 2025

Miss you my guy

Cynthia Silvers

July 21, 2023

Miss you Drew

Cindy Silvers

July 21, 2022

Miss you Drew say hello to Grandma and Grandpa.

Cindy Silvers

July 21, 2021

Missing your smiling face and your orneriness give all are Family members up in heaven with you a hug

Cynthia Silvers

July 21, 2020

Miss you Drew

July 21, 2019

We miss and love you Drew❤❤

Cheryl Mertz

August 13, 2015

As the year has flown by,since I lost you, I know life will never be the same son. I pray your with Aunt Judy now. She has come to give you a big hug from me. Love you Drew Forever and always

Cheryl Firks (Meyer)

December 19, 2014

I just heard about Drew from Dave tonight and wanted to send my deepest sympathies. My heart goes out to you, Dave and the entire family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl (Lehman) Kirchner

October 29, 2014

Cheryl I just found this out from a friend.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Cheryl Mertz

August 30, 2014

I just want to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers. Every time I read another message I was so very thankful for family and friends. You all are in my heart.

michael baxter

August 23, 2014

dave and Cheryl we found about drews passing you are in our thoughts and prayers love harry and sue

Doug & Colleen Walker

August 16, 2014

Dave, Cheryl and boys,

Doug and I just heard about Drew. There are no words to express our profound sympathy for your family. For many years you all were a big part of our lives. I remember many summers when our boys and your boys spent hours in your back yard at the swimming pool. Although the boys are grown and we have not spent time together lately, you still hold such a special part of our hearts. I pray for peace for your family and for Drew. You will be in our prayers.

Mike & Cathy Patrick

August 15, 2014

Our hearts are broken for all of you - we are sending prayers and love, please stay in touch. Gump, Cathy, Corey and Ryan

BECKY AND BETH MALONEY

August 12, 2014

DAVE AND CHERYL,JUST HEARD OF THE PASSING OF YOUR SON.WE'RE PRAYING FOR YOU.OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU

Ann Bolinger

August 8, 2014

Dave and Cheryl, I just learned of Drews passing.I am so sorry for you both and the boys. You are in my prayers.

Stacey Dunfee (barfell)

August 5, 2014

Dave and Cheryl, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Nobody should ever have to bury a child. I will keep your family in my prayers.

August 5, 2014

Dave and Cheryl,
I continue to keep you and you entire family in my prayers. May the love of family, friends and God sustain you and bring you hope through this difficult time.

Amy & Rick

Brad Mertz

August 2, 2014

Drew we will always be praying for you, just be the best guardian angel you can little brother, I'll never forget the good and bad times we had, cause in the end, WE ARE THE MERTZ BROTHERS and we were unstoppable together, fly high my guardian angel, I love you bro

Julie McCammon

August 1, 2014

Cheryl & Dave and family, I'm so sorry...

Tammy Parnin

July 31, 2014

So Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.

Sean & Caryl Collentine

July 31, 2014

Cheryl and Dave
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Mark and Diaa Lawrence

July 30, 2014

Very sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed talking to him when I stopped by the store. He was always so nice to all of us. Cherish your memories.

Jim Thompson & Family

July 30, 2014

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Sending our deepest sympathy.

steven gibson

July 29, 2014

Prayers go out to you guys i grew up with drew and its hard to believe that hes gone. My heart aches so bad. God bless

July 29, 2014

My Prayers are with you and your family, Cherly and family..From Steve Gamez and sons steven and andrew gamez..

Joe Pusateri

July 28, 2014

Dave & Cheryl,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you are going through a difficult time, but I hope that the fond memories will lighten your hearts.

Sharon and I are thinking of you guys and your family.

Jim Pusateri

July 28, 2014

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy. All the best from our family to yours

July 28, 2014

We are thinking of you at this sad time. Sending our deepest condolences and sympathy to your family, and to Jane.

Jim Pusateri and family, Joe Pusateri and family, & Teresa Fromholt and family.

Amanda Ballinger Lahrman

July 28, 2014

Mertz Family,

You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Doug Griffith

July 28, 2014

To the entire Mertz family, we are so sorry for your loss. Norma and I send our deepest sympathies and will be praying for you.

God bless you Drew.

July 28, 2014

We have such fond memories of taking Drew up north with our family. He told great bonfire stories. With sincere and deepest sympathy, Chris Clawson, Steve Brabbs and Jackie Brabbs

Karen Birkenbeul and family

July 28, 2014

May the love of family and friends carry you though this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.

July 28, 2014

no one loved your family as I. my heart bleeds for you Cheryl and Dave...Donaldgene

July 28, 2014

Prayers are with you and to your family Drew we love you Uncle Dick and Aunt Cindy

beckyℶ maloney

July 27, 2014

our condolences to the family from our family

Cheryl Mertz

July 27, 2014

Drew you are the light of my life. I will always love you and you will forever be my baby. Peace be with you my son.

Kevin Parnin

July 27, 2014

I never had the opportunity to know Drew but I had the great opportunity to grow up with his great parents Dave and Cheryl I want to send my deepest sympathy to the entire family Love you all Kevin an D.J.

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