Catherine H. Mertz, 77, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Countryside
Manor. She was born September 7, 1943 in Manitowoc to Henry and Hedwig (Meyer) Baer.
She attended Catholic Schools. Catherine was married to William Hein and they were blessed
with a daughter Sandra Hein. She later married Clarence “Bucky” Mertz and expanded her
family by gaining a stepson Kevin Mertz and a stepdaughter Cindy (Huey) Long.
Catherine loved to sing and dance. She brought so much joy to those around her with her
talents. In her younger years she was an avid billiard player and won several trophies with the
leagues she was on.
Catherine and Bucky were very active with the Red Cross, they were advocates for eye donation
and spent years with the harvest team. Catherine worked for the Sheboygan Paper Box
company as a forklift driver and an extremely hard worker, retiring in 1987.
Catherine is survived by her daughter Sandra Hein, stepdaughter Cindy (Huey) Long, three
grandsons, one great grandson and two great granddaughters, two brothers; Henry and Donnie
Baer, and sister Marcella Baer She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and
good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, stepson Kevin Mertz,
brothers; William and Herbert “Elvis Presley” Baer and sister Mary Ann Baer.
Per Catherine’s wishes cremation will take place with no services to follow.
The family would like to express their gratitude to all the nurses and staff at Countryside Manor
for all their, care, comfort, and support.
Please visit our website to leave your condolences for the family www.ballhornchapels.com
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