We are sad to announce that on December 22, 2023, at the age of 87, Herbert C. Muertz of Waterloo, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Peter Muertz and Agatha Muertz; his siblings, Edward Muertz, George Muertz, Theodore Muertz, Geraldine Davis, Delores Johanning, Joseph Muertz and Paul Wirsch; and his granddaughter-in-law Heather Muertz.

He is survived by : his wife Jane A. Muertz; his children, David Muertz (Anita), Dean Muertz (Beth Crosley), Diane Jarvis (Mike) and Donald Muertz (Pam); his stepchildren, Russell Walster (Lori), Rhett Walster and Andrea Tutor; his grandchildren, Adam Ritzel (Samantha), Alex Muertz, Emily Faulkner (Tom), Evan Muertz (Victoria), Madelyn Adams, Kurt Jarvis, Kasondra Jarvis, Kaitlyn Jarvis, Samantha Muertz and Donny Muertz; his stepgrandchildren, Russell Ray Walster (Caitie), Abbie Walster (Jared), Harryson Walster, Kayla Mueth (Cameron), Cale Tutor, Logan Tutor and London Schefft; and his siblings, Richard Muertz (Nancy), Roseanne Kohnz and Mary Jean Wuertz. He is also survived by 16 great grandchildren, nieces; nephews; and cousins.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or St. Louis Children's Hospital (Cancer Research).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Quernheim Funeral Home