Jerry Ray Mertes

Jerry Ray Mertes, age 88 of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Southern Illinois, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 in St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born June 24, 1931 in Eldorado, the son of Joseph F. and Minnie F. (Groves) Mertes. He married Norma J. Hines on September 15, 1953 in Carbondale. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Norma J. Mertes of Indianapolis, IN other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jerry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Indianapolis. He graduated Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in 1949. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force as a Mechanical Draftsman from 1952 to 1956. During his career he worked for various companies before retiring from the Department of Veteran's Affairs in 1996 as an Engineering Technician. Services are pending at this time. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery.