Barry Lee Mertz, 81, husband of the late Linda Alice (Wilkie) Mertz, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Frederick Living.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Maurice and Anna (Walbert) Mertz.
Barry was a public-school teacher for 38 years in the Souderton Area School District. He was a talented trumpet player and taught private music lessons for many years. He also proudly played in the North Penn, and Main Line Symphonies, and a brass quartet “The Sounding Brass”. Barry bartended on weekends at the Kaufman House in Sumneytown, and The Bay Pony Inn in Lederach. Above all else, Barry got the most enjoyment from spending time with his family. He was a wonderful father and husband. He cherished annual family vacations and holidays with family and friends. He was a long-time member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Obelisk.
Surviving are his sons Broc Mertz, husband of Lauren Weaver; Eric Mertz; brother David Mertz, husband of Miriam; grandchildren Ciaran Mertz, Mari Mertz, Blaize Mertz, and Ava Mertz.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10:00AM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church (3206 Big Rd, Zieglerville, PA 19492) with Rev. Amy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. A viewing will also be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 9:00AM-10:00AM at the church.
Please send flowers or memorial contributions to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Barry’s name.