Justus August Mertz Sr., 103, of Hallettsville, passed away March 30, 2017. He was born on July 18, 1913 to Marcus G. & Augusta Fahrenthold Mertz in Hallettsville. He married Helen Louise Krocker on November 20, 1937 in Waco.

Justus is survive by; son Justus A. Mertz Jr. & wife Joanne of Corsicana, sister Geraldine Janca of Hallettsville, and grandson Jeffrey A. Mertz.

Justus was preceded in death by: his wife Helen; daughter Marylyn Louise Mertz; parents; and 2 brothers, Manfred & Richard Mertz.

Funeral Service: 2 pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Kubena Funeral Home with Visitation starting at 12 noon. Pallbearers: Glenn Janca, Robert Mertz, Jason Mertz, Ryan Mertz, Lawrence Matthys, and Paul Janca. Officiant: Dr. Jerry Carpenter. Memorials: Salvation Army or donor's choice. Burial: Hallettsville City Cemetery.