Kenneth William Mertle

Kenneth William Mertle obituary, Cold Spring, KY

Kenneth William Mertle

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825 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071

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Kenneth Mertle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home - Newport on Feb. 17, 2026.
Kenneth William Mertle , 90, of Cold Spring, formerly of Newport, KY passed away Peacefully on February 16, 2026.

He was a Mail Clerk with USPS.

He served honorably as a member of the United States Air Force

Kenneth was born September 17, 1935 in Newport, KY to George and Mary Mertle.

He was preceded in death by Father, George F Mertle, Mother, Mary Mertle, Nephew, Paul Mertle, Sister, Claire Ledonne, Brother, George Mertle.

Kenneth is survived by his Nephew, Mike (Kim) Ledonne, Niece, Kathy (Mike) Meyers of Highland Heights, KY, Niece, Terry (Steve) Mazzella, Nephew, Ray (Jenny) Mertle, Niece, Peggy (Marty) Whitacre, Niece, Debbie (Paul) Lorenz, Niece, Sharon (Eric) Engelhard, Niece, Theresa Mertle, Nephew, Gerard Mertle, and many Great, and Great Great Nieces and Nephews.

Visitation 10:15 am to 11:15 am, Monday, February 23, 2026 at Holy Spirit Church, Newport, KY.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:15 am Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Holy Spirit Church, Newport, Kentucky, with Rev. Msgr. William F. Cleves, officiating.

Burial will take place in the St Joseph Cemetery in Cold Spring KY, .

Memorials are suggested to Newport Central Catholic Schools at ( https://ncchs.com/donate).

Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com .

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

23

Visitation

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Holy Spirit Parish

825 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071

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Feb

23

Mass of Christian Burial

11:15 a.m.

Holy Spirit Parish

825 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071

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Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.