Barry W. Mertz Obituary

The memory of Barry W. Mertz of Maryland Heights, Missouri, who passed away on July 17, 2025 at the age of 68, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barry W. Mertz to pay them a last tribute.

As Barry departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Barry. Though Barry may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Robert Mertz and Rosemarie Mertz; his brother Dennis Mertz; his wife Terry Mertz (Koewing); his children, Sarah Baldridge (Mertz), Katie Mertz, Crystal Mertz, Matthew Mertz, Nicholas Mertz and Brian Mertz; and his son-in-law Josh Baldridge.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Collier's Funeral Home

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July 28, 2025

Crystal Yager wrote a sympathy message

“Barry had a relationship with two of his six children. Unfortunately, he was either absent or caused significant harm to the others. This reality is an important part of his story and should not be overlooked. Not all experiences with him were the same, and not all grief looks the same.”

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