IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Mary
Mertz
February 17, 1938 – July 20, 2011
Obituary
Mary Janice Mertz, age 73 of Oshkosh, died at Mercy Medical Center on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. She was born in Green Bay on February 17, 1938, and loved by her parents, Anthony P. and Eleanor Marie (Miller) Serwas. On April 27, 1957 she married Richard Mertz. He preceded her in death September 4, 1994.
A dispatcher for Winnebago County for nearly 30 years, Mary was known as "Mother Mary." She retired in August of 2004. Mary loved classical music and held season tickets to the Oshkosh Symphony for many years. She loved sports, especially the Bucks, Packers, and Brewers. Few people could fill out their NCAA brackets as well as Mary. She was an excellent cook and served as a cooking merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts. She also enjoyed camping at Point Beach, just going for a drive, and playing cards especially Texas Hold'um. Her green thumb caused her to provide many delicious fruits and vegetables.
Surviving Mary are her children: Diana Martin, Anthony (Michele) Mertz, Paul (Gaye) Mertz, Theodore "Teddy" Mertz, Christina (fiancé Mark Hildebrand) Mertz, and JoAnn Mertz; grandchildren: Mariah (fiancé Robert Gauger) Mertz, Meredith Mertz, Matthew Mertz, Amanda (fiancé Christopher Hansen) Houser, and Eleanore Mertz; sister, JoAnn Serwas FSPA; and brother-in-law, Fred (Alice) Mertz. In addition to her husband of 37 years, she was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joseph Serwas; sister-in-law, Mary Lou (Mertz) Kotschi; and son-in-law, David Martin.
A Memorial Mass will be held for Mary at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, St. Vincent Church, 1225Oregon Street. A time for gathering and sharing of support will be held at the church on Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the Mass. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please visit www.seefeldfuneral.com to share condolences and memories online. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.
The family would like to thank the staff of Mercy Medical Center, Sub-acute unit for the exceptional care given to their mother and themselves during her stay there.
Seefeld Funeral and
Cremation Services
(920) 236-7750
A dispatcher for Winnebago County for nearly 30 years, Mary was known as "Mother Mary." She retired in August of 2004. Mary loved classical music and held season tickets to the Oshkosh Symphony for many years. She loved sports, especially the Bucks, Packers, and Brewers. Few people could fill out their NCAA brackets as well as Mary. She was an excellent cook and served as a cooking merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts. She also enjoyed camping at Point Beach, just going for a drive, and playing cards especially Texas Hold'um. Her green thumb caused her to provide many delicious fruits and vegetables.
Surviving Mary are her children: Diana Martin, Anthony (Michele) Mertz, Paul (Gaye) Mertz, Theodore "Teddy" Mertz, Christina (fiancé Mark Hildebrand) Mertz, and JoAnn Mertz; grandchildren: Mariah (fiancé Robert Gauger) Mertz, Meredith Mertz, Matthew Mertz, Amanda (fiancé Christopher Hansen) Houser, and Eleanore Mertz; sister, JoAnn Serwas FSPA; and brother-in-law, Fred (Alice) Mertz. In addition to her husband of 37 years, she was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joseph Serwas; sister-in-law, Mary Lou (Mertz) Kotschi; and son-in-law, David Martin.
A Memorial Mass will be held for Mary at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, St. Vincent Church, 1225Oregon Street. A time for gathering and sharing of support will be held at the church on Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the Mass. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please visit www.seefeldfuneral.com to share condolences and memories online. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.
The family would like to thank the staff of Mercy Medical Center, Sub-acute unit for the exceptional care given to their mother and themselves during her stay there.
Seefeld Funeral and
Cremation Services
(920) 236-7750
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