of Keo, AR
August 18, 1945 - July 19, 2021
Gary C. Mertens, 75, of Keo, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1945, in Little Rock, to the late Carl C. and Dorothy Mertens.
Gary spent his entire career as a Structural Steel Drafter and operated his own detailing business until he retired. He was an avid outdoorsman and a prolific deer hunter. He also loved film and the cinema. Gary enjoyed RCA Aviation, he would construct his own RCA craft and pilot them. He was a visionary with a singular grasp of both artistry and utility of his hobbies.
He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Lola Mertens; and daughter, Tonya Mertens.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 28, at 10:00 A.M. at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock.
Gary was a supporter of the National Kidney Foundation of Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to this cause in his honor.
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4 Condolence(s)
Diane Mason Gray
Saturday, August 14, 2021
My condolences to Lola and Tonya. I wish I could have met Gary, my second cousin, but it just never occurred. Recently, I learned of his residing in Keo and was going to contact him for genealogical purposes. Of course, I loved his grandfather, who was my granduncle, whom I visited every time we went to AR, and I don't believe I ever met Gary's mother or father. Nonetheless, I am sorry to hear of his passing and wish we could have had a long-distance e-relationship. He sounds like a very interesting person from his lovely obituary. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Gladys Hughes
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Lola, so sorry for your loss. I think of you often. You and your daughter are in my prayers. Would love to visit with you sometime convenient for you
Marsha Risner
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Lola, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marsha
Marsha Risner
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Lola, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marsha