Robert James Mertes

Robert J. Mertes, 66, of Sebring, FL passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018. He was born to the late Vincent and Evelyn Mertes on July 1, 1951 in Freeport, IL. Robert had been a resident since 1985 coming from Chicago, IL. He was of the Catholic faith and served in the Army. Robert loved all sports and coached baseball. He especially loved his family. Survivors include: wife, Phyllis Mertes of FL; step-mother, Kay Mertes of AZ; brother, Donald (Donna) Mertes of IL; sister, Lynn Marie (Joe) Mertes-Michelau of WI; children, Michael (Sherry) Mertes of FL; Laurie (Al) Lamb of TN; Chris (Tim) Julian of OH; and Debra Coats of IA; along with 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 11:00am – 3:00pm with the service on Sunday April 29, 2018 at 1:00pm at Stephenson Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring with interment to follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com