Ronald E. Mertz Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Ronald E. Mertz (Saint Peters, Missouri) is shared. Ronald, born on January 29, 1941 in Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away on May 31, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald E. Mertz to pay them a last tribute.
Ronald will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Ronald by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Ronald is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Ronald’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Mertz and Clara Mertz. He is survived by: his wife Pamela De Voe; his daughter Renee DeVoe Mertz (Josh Albers); his siblings, Larry Mertz (Lila), Ernie Mertz (late Mary Lou) and Carol DeVries (Ray); and his pet Sophie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ron's honor to The Nature Conservancy (https://www.nature.org).
