Karen Hetrick Mertens Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Karen Hetrick Mertens (Warner Robins, Georgia). Karen, born on January 27, 1953, passed away on September 6, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Karen for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Karen’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Alvin Hetrick and Margaret Ann Powell Hetrick; and her brother Russell Thomas Hetrick. She is survived by: her husband George Thomas "Tommy" Mertens; her son Dillon Mertens; and her brother Richard Carleton Hetrick.
