Gary James Mertz Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary James Mertz of Park Rapids, Minnesota, born in Yakima, Washington, who passed away at the age of 80, on May 31, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary James Mertz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Patricia; his parents, James Mertz and Helen Mertz; his brother Larry Mertz; his brother-in-law Mike Tompkins; and his close friend Denny Orr.
He is survived by: his close friend Lynn Gooch; his sons, Jim (Michelle), Dan (Denise) and Scott (Lynda); his grandchildren, Elizabeth Sutter (Dustin), James Mertz, Tommy Mertz (Lauryn), Danyel Zeller (Chase), Bria Vossler (Ryley), Kaylin Mertz (Daniel), Abbey Mertz, Natalee Lessert and Ben Lessert; his great grandchildren, Trey Simonsen and Mason Sutter; his sisters, Jackie Hahn (Jim), Phyllis Tompkins and Christie Lovering (Dave); and his friend Tom Graf (Katy). He is also survived by nieces, nephews.
