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Jack Mertz Obituary
John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy; his "girls" Nicki (Jody) Spurgeon and Jacki (Kenny) Sandage; his grandgirls Michelle, McKenna, Danielle and Maddie; his sister Helen Erickson; his brother Arthur Hansen; his special nephew David Nelson; his dear friends Lee Dunn, Mary Sachs, Dr. Malcolm Bacchus and many others as well as many other nieces and nephews.
Thanks to his special family members of St. Mary's, PAS - Kendra Rolofson and Kristin Lopez, HOSPICE - Michelle Lyons, Colleen Dean, Kelly Van Horne, John O'Donell, Dr. Kelle Brogan and Father Karry Crites.
A family memorial will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Mertz
October 4, 2010
Hi Jacki and Family - I am so to hear about your loss. I remember many a times, staying at the Mertz house in the North on the hill - riding around on four wheelers that your dad had gotten ready for us to use. And telling you to be careful to no avail as you always scared me to death. I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you all.
Missy Cottle (Jones) and Family.
Lisa Vanderziel-Leatham
October 2, 2010
Dear Nancy, Jacki and Nicki;
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of John. He was a great man who also put a smile on our faces. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you all,
Chris Ann Luhrs (Petterson)
October 1, 2010
Dear Nancy and your amazing Girls;
So many times I remember driving up "Mertzs Gulch" and spending the weekends with you, John and the girls. It seems like yesterday us fighting over who got to ride the little "put put" bike up to the railroad tracks and to Pappys house. I remember all the nights of watching scary movies, picking books out of your library and just having time with the most amazing and loving family. John is such an amazing man and he now suffers no more. He is with the angels and will shine down on you and the girls from time to time. Know that he is there with you everyday of your life. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. Love and Blessings Chris-Ann (Kippy Petterson). [email protected] please keep in touch if you need anything at all.
October 1, 2010
Mrs. Mertz, Nicki and Jacki..I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Mertz. All of us that lived on the "HILL" were like family. A big part of that family is now gone and will be deeply missed by all. We now have 4 Angels watching over us from above. Love Tammy Bushing Jares
September 29, 2010
Mrs. Mertz and Girls.. My deepest condolences to you. I have fond memories of you all growing up on the "Hill". Your a wonderful loving family and are a part of my memories. God Bless all of you. Love Rhonda Bushing Holt-Williams.
September 29, 2010
Knowing him makes us all better. I'm sure he's on an old firetruck having a great party.
September 29, 2010
Dear Nancy and Family, We are so saddened by John's passing. What a wonderful man he was. He is now at peace and suffers no more. God bless you all and we hope our paths will cross again soon. Sincerely, Mike and Rosemary Simpson
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