William L. Mertz

Age 88 of Roseville, passed away on May 20, 2021.   Preceded in death by daughter, Nancy Adams.   Survived by wife, Lorraine; children, Karen (Tom) Johnson, Susan (Richard) O’Neil, Bob (Jennifer), Patty (Brad) Larsen, Mary, Barb (Tim) Piersa, Kathy; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; friend and brother-in-law, George Samec.   Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, May 24 at THE CHURCH OF ST. ODILIA, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview.  Interment St. Odilia Prayer Garden.  Visitation Sunday 4-7 PM at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St @ Cty Rd B and from 10 -11 AM Monday at the church.   Bill was an employee of State Farm Insurance for 50 years. To honor Bill’s daughter, Nancy, memorials are preferred to the American Diabetes Association.