Christian Biography of Herman E. Mertens

Herman Eugene Mertens, the son of Henry and Theresa (Benken) Mertens, was born on December 8, 1925 in Cunningham, Kansas. He passed away on June 8, 2016 at the Victorian Legacy at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 90 years, and 6 months.

Herman attended grade school in Kingman, Kansas. He farmed all his life in the Mt. Clare and Bostwick, Nebraska area. Herman was inducted into the United States Marine Corps on February 18, 1944 and was honorably discharged on May 25, 1946 as Corporal serving during the World War II. He was among the soldiers during the actions at Okinawa Ryukyu Islands on August 15, 1945.

He was a member of the Guide Rock American Legion serving as a former commander, he also was a board member of the Farm Bureau, and was a lifetime member of the VFW and the Knights of Columbus. Herman served on the ground breaking committee of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Superior and was an avid Kansas City Royals fan.

Herman was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Clara Murray, Odella Steveson, Theresa Ward, Mary Ann Martin, and Agnes Daniel, brothers Bernard, and James Mertens and infant brother, John.

He is survived by his brothers Joseph Mertens and wife Lila and Charles Mertens both of Superior, Nebraska and sisters Eleanor Hageman of Kingman, Kansas and Margaret Boone of Marion, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 11:00 am from the St Joseph Catholic Church in Superior, Nebraska with Rev. Brad Zitek officiating. Lector was Arnold Miller and Acolyte was Richard Sullivan. Altar servers were Keaton Mazour, Ezra and Clayton Morris.

Music was "How Great Thou Art," "Lord, Accept the Gifts We Offer," "On Eagle's Wings," and "Amazing Grace," with Ivan Miller as the song leader and Betty Schott as the organist.

Rosary service was Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Herman's nephews.

Interment with Full Military Honors provided by the Lawrence American Legion Kent Kailey Post #45 was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Superior, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to go to the Lawrence Community Building Fund.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.