Kay County OK Obit for: Clarence Albert Merz 
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Submitted to the archives by:Claudia Thiry, workfarm@kskc.net
Date submitted: 3/07/2003 
Obit transcribed from the 
Newkirk Herald by submitter.
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April 8, 1999

Clarence Albert Merz

Clarence Albert Merz, 85, Arkansas City, Kansas died Friday, April 2, 1999 
in Wichita, Kansas. 

Funeral services were Monday April 5, 1999 at 10 am at the Hillcrest Bible 
Baptist Church, Arkansas City. Reverend Rick Williams officiated. Interment
was at Parker Cemetery, Arkansas City. 

Clarence was born December 6, 1913 in Kay County to Henry D. and Anna S. 
(Antholz) Merz. 

He grew up and attended Grant School in Newkirk and married Opal Evelyn 
Stigleman on July 20, 1933. 

He worked as a farmer and carpenter for all his life.

Clarence and Opal moved to Cedarvale in 1944, and in 1970 then they moved 
to Arkansas City. 

He was a member of the Hillcrest Bible Baptist Church. 

Survivors include his wife Opal Evelyn, Arkansas City; three sons, Allen 
Ray Merz, Arkansas City, Everett Lee Merz, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Leon Max 
Merz, Arkansas City; one daughter, Marie Ann (Merz) Norton, College Station, 
Texas; 11 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one niece, and five 
nephews. 

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Henry D. and Anna Merz;
one son, Clarence E. Merz; three brothers, Lundy, Fred, and Walter; one 
grandson, Lance Merz and one nephew, Dean Merz.

A memorial was established with Hillcrest Bible Baptist Church. 

Contributions may be made throught the church. Arrangements were under 
the direction of Hawks Funeral Home Arkansas City. 

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