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1934
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2019
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Thomas Mertz Obituary
He is also survived by children: Jennie (Mark) Fogt of North Lewisburg, Thomas Jr. (Christine) Mertz of Minster, Timothy (Dorothy) Mertz of Las Vegas, Nevada and Gary (Leann) Mertz of St. Marys; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; siblings Sister Adeline Mertz C.PP.S. of Dayton, Charles Mertz of Minster, Bernard (Rosetta) Mertz of Botkins and Patrick (Kim) Mertz of Tacoma, Washington and in laws: Alvera Mertz of Coldwater, Barbara (Greg) Dardio of St. Marys, Geri (Steve) Johnson of Van Wert, Paul (Leona) Murphy, Jeannette, Pennsylvania and Charmaine (Brian) Brewer of Phoenix, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert Mertz; infant brother John; sister-in-law Alma Mertz and brothers-in-law: Richard (Cheryl) Long, Anthony Long and Paul Long.
Tom attended Fort Loramie High School, served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1960 and was stationed at Ft. Kolbe Air Base in Panama. He was also a member of the Minster Eagles No. 1391, The Egypt Community Club and of the 25 year club at Midmark. Tom enjoyed working on cars.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Egypt with Rev. Frankline Rayappa and Rev. Louis Schmit co-celebrants. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. Friends may call at Hogenkamp Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Condolences may be left at HogenkampFH.com.
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Ted & Jessica Wuebker
July 13, 2019
Gary & Leann and the whole Mertz Family, your dad was a good man and you have a good family because of it. He will be dearly missed. You have our prayers and sincere condolences in this difficult time.
Anna Mae & Steve Lawman
July 13, 2019
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mertz family. God Bless.
Brian Rosengarten
July 13, 2019
Thoughts and Prayers for Norma and family. Tom was such a wonderful man.
Dorothy Trapp
July 12, 2019
A good man who will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Rest in peace, Tom.
Charlie and Terri
July 12, 2019
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Charlie and Terri
July 11, 2019
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jim Lammers
July 11, 2019
I always loved Tom's sense of humor. I remember a couple of times when Norma would be unhappy with something Tom Jr. had done and she would exclaim "Junior!", Tom Sr. would just get this little smile on his face and not say a word. Great man, will be missed.
Wendy Flynn
July 11, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tom was such a nice man!
Dina and Jim Marchal
July 11, 2019
Hugs and Prayers to Norma and family at this difficult time! So very sorry.
Rose Payne
July 11, 2019
He will truly be missed by his family and friends. Thinking of you and sending prayers, He was a great Uncle and Godfather, always had a smile for you.
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