Obit: Mertens, August W.
(1925 - 2019)
Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Belongia, Brannigan, Broad, Durst, Eliyahu, Jacks, Jaeger, Kaeding,
Kelch, Koeppl, Makoveck, Mertens, Miller, Peach, Thorpe
----Source: The Owen-Withee Enterprise (Owen, WI) 9/30/2019
Mertens, August W. (5 JAN 1925 - 8 OCT 2019)
August W. Mertens, age 94, of Stanley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday
October 8, 2019 at Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation in Thorp.
A memorial mass will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at
Holy Family Catholic Church in Stanley. Rosary will be said at 9:45 AM
followed by visitation at the church from 10 AM until the time of service.
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----Source: The Plombon Funeral Home (Stanley, WI)
August W. Mertens, 94 of Stanley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October
8, 2019 at Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation in Thorp, WI.
Augie was born on January 5, 1925 to the late Peter and Elva (Kelch) Mertens
in Withee. He graduated from Withee high school in 1943 and served briefly
in the Army. He married
Molly Makovec on June 17, 1950 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen.
They settled on a farm north of Stanley and in his later years Augie lived
at The Homeplace Assisted Living in Stanley. Augie had a 46 year career as a
milk hauler starting at the age of
16 with his brother and bought his own route at age 19. He worked long hours
with few days off but still loved his job hauling for over 200 different
farms from 10 different counties. He also drove school bus for many years
and after retirement he worked part-time driving for his sons.
After retirement Augie proudly served on the Stanley-Boyd school board for
12 years, was active on the Yellowstone Trail project and was a member of
the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family,
traveling, playing cards, and reminiscing with friends. He could light up
the room with his warm smile.
Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife Molly; seven children:
Linda Miller of Eau Claire, Virginia (Dave) Kaeding of Ham Lake, MN, Michael
(Liz) Mertens of Stanley, Bob Mertens (Doris Durst) of Chippewa Falls,
Sharon (Dan) Belongia of Menomonee Falls, Mary (Jerry) Jacks of Thorp, Tom
(Diane) Mertens of Eau Claire; 15 grandchildren: Matt Miller (Nicole
Brannigan), Natalie Miller, Tina (Kevin) Peach, Jon (Amanda) Mertens, Dan
(Melissa)
Mertens, Holly (Kyle) Thorpe, January Jacks, Kevin (Tracey) Jacks, Jeff
Jacks, Lyndsey Jacks, Marty (Marissa) Mertens, Nicky (Brian) Jaeger, Susan
Mertens, Paul Mertens (Emily Eliyahu), and Steve Mertens (Izzy Broad); 17
great grandchildren and one brother Ken of McFarland.
He is preceded in death by his brothers Joe, Peter and Gene, sister Ellen
Miller, and granddaughter Michelle Koeppl.
A memorial mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at
Holy Family Catholic Church in Stanley with Father William Felix
officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. Rosary
will be said at 9:45 a.m. followed by visitation at the church from 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
Plombon Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Augie’s family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff and
caregivers at The Homeplace of Stanley, Oakbrook Health and Rehab in Thorp
and St. Croix Hospice Services for their excellent and compassionate care.
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