Rickey Mertens Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Rickey Mertens of Bennet, Nebraska is shared. Rickey, born on April 8, 1951, passed away on October 19, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rickey Mertens to pay them a last tribute.
Rickey 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 Rickey by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Rickey is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Rickey’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Mertens and Delores Mertens (Taft). He is survived by: his wife Maggie; and his sons, Jim Mertens (Nicky) and Brian "BJ" Mertens.
A celebration of life was held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Roper & Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516). A rosary was held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 6:30 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Peter Catholic Church (4500 Duxhall Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516).
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