Paul R. Mertz Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Paul R. Mertz of Hecker, Illinois, born in Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away on September 5, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul R. Mertz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard D. Mertz and Hilda Rose Mertz; his brother John Mertz (Mary); and his sister-in-law Dianne Mertz. He is survived by: his wife Ruth Mertz; his children, Christine Mertz, Stephen Mertz (Barb) and Marty Mertz (Angie); his grandchildren, Gregory Mertz, Bradley Mertz, Sierra Mertz, Ashley Johnson and Danielle Johnson; and his brother James Mertz. He is also survived by sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Red Bud Masonic Lodge.
