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Born January 17, 1956, in Easton, PA, he was a son of the late Kenneth S. and Betty Jane (Sutton) Mertz.
He and his wife, Virginia (Garofalo) Mertz, have been together for 45 years.
Bob graduated from Easton Area High School, Class of 1974.
He was last employed by Delaware Canal-DCNR. Previously, he worked for Mobile Chemical Company, formerly of Washington, NJ.
Bob enjoyed tropical fish and reptiles.
He was a member of Citizens Hose Company.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Virginia, is a stepdaughter, Barbara Sands, of Nazareth; a stepson, Larry Gunderman, of Stockertown; two brothers, Bruce Mertz and his wife Terri, of Easton and Kenneth Mertz, Jr., of Allentown; a sister, Tammy Mertz and her husband Luis Ortiz, of Easton; two step-grandsons; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Brenda (Mertz) Sherman and a niece, Melissa S. Mertz.
Private arrangements are under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com.
Memorial gifts may be made to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.
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