Richard Dean Mercer Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Richard Dean Mercer Jr. (Waverly, Tennessee), born in Kell, Illinois, departing on April 5, 2025 at the age of 86. Richard Dean leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Dean Mercer Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard D. Mercer, Sr. and Edna Mahan; his son Michael E. Lance; his siblings, Ann and Steve Mercer; and his brother-in-law Robert Hooper.
He is survived by: his wife Judy Kretzer; his daughter-in-law Cathy Lance; his granddaughters, Marissa Kay Lance and Ashley Jo Lance; and his siblings, Dale Mercer, Pat Bass and Joyce Shaffer (Gerald). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.