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William MERCER Obituary

MERCER William L. William L. Mercer, 77, of Toledo, passed away on November 2, 2010. He was born on April 9, 1933, to Cecelia and Vernon Mercer. He married Gretchen Leupp on May 16, 1959. She preceded him in death on September 7, 2005. He was employed at Dana for 31 1/2 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Spicer Sportsman Club and the Dana Quarter Century Club. He is survived sons: Ty (Dawn) and Todd (Jennifer) Mercer; grandchildren: Rachel, Ashley, Adrian, Mike and Aaryn and great-grandchildren: Skye, Tosh Christian and Damien. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 5, from 2 - 8 p.m. at Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Waterville. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider contributions to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1825 Glendale Ave, 43614. www.walterfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2010.

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jodyann yglesias

November 5, 2010

TY ,Todd and both your families. Our whole families' thoughts and prayers are with you.Its never easy when you lose someone you love.But try to hold the life time of memories . Your dad was the greatest unckle i could have ask for Him and your mom both gave us nothing but love. i ll never forget my first trip to cedar point with you guys. I m proud to say i have the Mercer sence of humor, that we so loved in unckle Bill. now matter how heavy your heart is never forget the power of laughter, and your dads faith in jokes, to brighten a day.( or nite as he used to call my mom , his baby sister chookie, any time am or pm to tell her a joke) he will always be loved and always be missed. i hope he is in the arms of those he s missed and loved for so long.all our love, , mike and misty cothern,nathan michaela, seth, n raina yglesias , josha ,m. and jason ,m. , daryl reed and jody yglesias

November 4, 2010

To the family and friends of the Mercer Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Gina and Mike Gonzales

Sharon Reisinger

November 4, 2010

Family of Uncle Bill,

I'm so sorry for your loss..the last time I saw you all was when you were 6 or 7 yrs old..I'm Sharon, Aunt Ruth's oldest daughter..please know my thoughts and prayers are with you..Sharon Reisinger

November 4, 2010

Ashley,Todd,and Ty, So sorry to here about Bill. I worked with Bill at Dana and also we were in the Sportsman Club together! Sorry we couldn't be there, but you guys are in out prayers!

The Schwartz's

November 4, 2010

Todd, Our thoughts are with you. I will always remembe how Bill was there to help me when I moved in next door to him and your Mom. We are there for you if you need anything. Take care Kevin and Stephanie Schwartz

Jerry Jones

November 4, 2010

Ty and Todd

Our thoughts are with you and yours, from one of Bill's old National Guard buddies and Cavalry Club members. My wife and I were saddened to read about Bill on line this morning.

God Bless

Jerry & Sue Jones
Fort Myers, Florida

Riley Gear

November 4, 2010

Ty & Dawn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you the peace you need to get through this time. Take care and God Bless!

Ken & Shirley Keller

November 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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