We are sad to announce that on May 23, 2023, at the age of 90, Vernell Lena Mertz of Brenham, Texas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernell Lena Mertz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Waldemar Noak and Etta Noak; her husband Elo Mertz; and her son David Mertz. She is survived by : her children, Welton Mertz, Jimmie Mertz (Sue), Glenn Mertz, Darrell Mertz, Mark Mertz (Theresa), Karen Dittfurth (Steven), Melissa Baginski (Mike) and Loretta Mertz. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 sister.

Memorials may be directed to St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham, Texas.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Memorial Oaks Chapel