Walter Mertz, November 12, 1925 — March 07, 2019

Walter Mertz (Kenmare, North Dakota, ND) November 12, 1925 March 07, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: November 12, 1925

Death date: March 07, 2019

Death place: Kenmare, North Dakota(ND), USA

Funeral Home: Thompson-Larson Funeral Home

Walter’s Obituary Walter Mertz, passed peacefully, March 7, 2019 at the age of 93. Walter, son of Godfried & Maria (Bowman) Mertz, was born November 12, 1925 on the family farm in Denhoff, ND. A member of the US Army 1944-1946, he served in WWII as a combat infantryman stationed in the Philippines and in the Army of Occupation of Japan.

He was injured in the line of duty, was honorably discharged and was the recipient of the Purple Heart along with many other medals. Walter met Eunice (Cogdill) and they were married in 1957. He worked at SRT for 28 years as a Service Technician and retired from there in 1989.

Walt was an avid Amateur Radio Operator. He loved being on the radio with his friends and enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by: his loving wife of 61 years, Eunice; six children, Marvin Mertz (Cindy) Minot, Randall Mertz, Minot, Rodney Mertz (Tatsiana) Hugo, MN, Michael Mertz (Janet Herman) Karlsruhe, Sandra Gairdelli (Kenneth) Covington, LA, and Della Patterson, Peoria, IL; five grandchildren: Mandy (Mertz) Burckhard, Cole Mertz (Amber), Tiffany Smith (Ben), Anthony (Courtney) Giardelli and Alex Osipovich; six great grandchildren, Tate Burckhard, Gabriel, Lucas & Bethany Mertz, Camille Giardelli and Kiya Osipovich; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial Service: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church, Minot, ND. It was Walt’s wish to be buried at the ND Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND. A ceremony will be held there on June 12, 2019.

Condolences may be sent to Eunice Mertz, c/o Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, 21 3rd Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701.

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death notice Walter Mertz November 12, 1925 — March 07, 2019

obituary notice Walter Mertz November 12, 1925 — March 07, 2019

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